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P8 XER

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,187 mi
Last recorded136,187 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 XER
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 136,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust rusted at rear

n/s/f & o/s/r shocks damp

n/s/f play in steering rack

n/s/r drop link wear

play in n/s/f bottom ball joint & dust cover small split

play in o/s/f steering rack

rear tyres perished & splitting on inside edges

Fail 9 Jun 2014 136,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust rusted at rear

n/s/f & o/s/r shocks damp

n/s/r drop link wear

play in n/s/f bottom ball joint & dust cover small split

play in o/s/f steering rack

rear tyres perished & splitting on inside edges

Pass 9 Jul 2013 124,904 miles

Break warning lamp on

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 113,773 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 105,674 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 105,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 100,951 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 100,950 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 97,965 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 97,965 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 92,654 miles

front nimber plate slightlt deteriated

suggest steering geometry checked

Fail 26 Nov 2008 92,648 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front nimber plate slightlt deteriated

suggest steering geometry checked

Pass 23 Nov 2007

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 82,084 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 73,460 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P8 XER is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P8 XER, 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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P8 XER is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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