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P856 LCF

1997 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

149,885 mi
Last recorded149,885 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 LCF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 149,885 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 146,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 142,425 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 135,631 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 128,518 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 121,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 116,001 miles

engine management light staying on indicating a fault, this may be a fail at a later date

Fail 27 Feb 2013 116,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light staying on indicating a fault, this may be a fail at a later date

Pass 6 Mar 2012 111,773 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 101,545 miles

both front brake discs corrodded inner faces

Pass 9 Jun 2010 99,688 miles

front and rear discs are rusty

Pass 7 May 2009 95,496 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 91,541 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 83,959 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 74,804 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 67,428 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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P856 LCF is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P856 LCF, 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

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What year was P856 LCF registered?

P856 LCF is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P856 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P856 LCF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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