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P811 CPK

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,085 mi
Last recorded123,085 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 CPK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 123,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise all 4 brake discs rusty

Fail 16 May 2022 123,085 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise all 4 brake discs rusty

Pass 12 May 2020 121,860 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 121,860 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 117,538 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 113,381 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 108,470 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 106,861 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 106,222 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 104,785 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 102,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Fail 27 Aug 2010 102,506 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Fail 5 Feb 2009 97,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 97,091 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 87,316 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 81,436 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 81,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P811 CPK is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P811 CPK, 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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What year was P811 CPK registered?

P811 CPK is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P811 CPK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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