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P912 YGG

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,611 mi
Last recorded142,611 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP912 YGG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 142,611 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount slightly ply (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides. ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Side rust & corrosion.

Pass 9 May 2018 141,638 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2018 141,589 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 138,139 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 132,954 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 129,306 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 3 Dec 2013 126,072 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly blowing before catalytic converter

Fail 14 Jan 2013 121,234 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 121,234 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 115,055 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2012 115,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 114,171 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2011 114,126 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 106,159 miles

front undertray broken

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2010 106,158 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front undertray broken

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2009 100,851 miles

under body covers fitted,unable to do full inspction

Pass 25 Jan 2008 94,156 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 84,082 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 84,075 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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P912 YGG is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P912 YGG, 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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P912 YGG is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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