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P881 HHH

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,953 mi
Last recorded43,953 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 HHH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 43,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 43,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 43,397 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 43,393 miles

Central Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release not a release button (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/front binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 43,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 43,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 43,255 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 43,204 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All washers (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 42,426 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 41,763 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 41,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2019 38,705 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 31 Aug 2018 36,523 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 36,523 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 36,402 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 36,401 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 35,603 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 35,179 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 35,173 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 34,214 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 33,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,519 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,090 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 90,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,224 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,288 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,370 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 20,197 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,583 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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P881 HHH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P881 HHH, 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 P881 HHH registered?

P881 HHH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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