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P80 JPG

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,564 mi
Last recorded89,564 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP80 JPG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2016 89,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' may spread (8.3.1a)

coolant leaking

nearside front shock absorber dust cover damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,029 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 87,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 84,643 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 78,805 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 73,648 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 68,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 63,511 miles

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 21 Aug 2006 58,154 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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P80 JPG is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 81,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P80 JPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P80 JPG is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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