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P885 GPH

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,218 mi
Last recorded77,218 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 GPH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 77,218 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 77,183 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 73,866 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 69,913 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 69,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Condensation to headlamps (poor)

Wiper switch operation poor

Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,963 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 62,069 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,749 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 60,749 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 57,271 miles

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

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

Underside covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 53,827 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 53,827 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 49,574 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 49,574 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,732 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,833 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING ON INNER EDGES AND PERISHED

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,469 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 45,469 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 37,545 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,480 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 25,435 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 25,435 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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P885 GPH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 P885 GPH, 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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P885 GPH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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