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P886 XOU

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,720 mi
Last recorded120,720 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 XOU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 120,720 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 120,720 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 113,424 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 111,147 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 99,600 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 87,649 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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P886 XOU is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P886 XOU, 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 P886 XOU registered?

P886 XOU is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P886 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P886 XOU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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