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P888 CHE

1997 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,396 mi
Last recorded28,396 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 CHE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 28,396 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 28,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 28,163 miles

horn weak

various oil leaks under engine

Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 27,769 miles

both front tyres starting to crack/perish.

front number plate is cracked.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,575 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,477 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,333 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 27,276 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

auto gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 May 2009 27,225 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 27,201 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 27,201 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 26,941 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,807 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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P888 CHE is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P888 CHE, 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 P888 CHE registered?

P888 CHE is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P888 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P888 CHE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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