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P891 YGC

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,024 mi
Last recorded121,024 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 YGC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 121,024 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 121,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 121,011 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 120,992 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front & rear brake discs

Pass 17 May 2018 120,246 miles

all exhaust clamps heavily corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 120,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

all exhaust clamps heavily corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 118,814 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn inside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusted (3.5.1i)

battery tray rusted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 113,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 104,069 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 98,391 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 98,382 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 95,050 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 95,050 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)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 91,405 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 90,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 87,666 miles

o/s/r drop link worn

Fail 7 Aug 2009 87,666 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r drop link worn

Pass 4 Sep 2008 86,134 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 83,169 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 83,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

three remaining tyres close to legal limit

Pass 10 Aug 2006 74,863 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 74,863 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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P891 YGC is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P891 YGC, 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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P891 YGC is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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