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P80 XAC

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,838 mi
Last recorded160,838 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP80 XAC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 160,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 152,516 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 152,516 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 144,773 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 135,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 116,217 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 116,215 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 104,233 miles

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 XAC is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P80 XAC?

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What year was P80 XAC registered?

P80 XAC is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P80 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P80 XAC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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