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P88 PMH

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,761 mi
Last recorded147,761 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 PMH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 147,761 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 143,025 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 143,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 138,201 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 83,672 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 92y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from various places. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 79,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 92y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised edge - 2mm on centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from various places. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 77,386 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 77,118 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,108 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,103 miles

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

front brake discs worn.

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,166 miles

Advise rear n/side tyre is worn on inside edge. advise to replace a.s.a.p.

Fail 13 Mar 2009 73,602 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 73,602 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 73,120 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 73,120 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 69,872 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 64,963 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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P88 PMH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P88 PMH, 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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P88 PMH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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