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P931 PCR

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,119 mi
Last recorded70,119 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP931 PCR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 70,119 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light on

some corrosion of rear brake pipes

some corrosion offside front brake pipe

Fail 17 Jan 2024 70,119 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

brake pad warning light on

some corrosion of rear brake pipes

some corrosion offside front brake pipe

Pass 6 Dec 2022 67,156 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

offside front and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding

oil leak

play in offside front anti-roll bar link arm ball joint

Fail 6 Dec 2022 67,156 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

offside front and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding

oil leak

play in offside front anti-roll bar link arm ball joint

Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,123 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 59,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 57,855 miles

front tyres both starting to perish / crack

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2017 57,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres both starting to perish / crack

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2016 52,682 miles

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

Nearside Front and offside front tyres perishing

Nearside Front slight wheel bearing rough

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,491 miles

rear tyres slightly perished/cracked

Fail 20 Jul 2015 49,491 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,801 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 47,780 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,556 miles

air bag light and brake pad wear light staying on

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,342 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,260 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,970 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 40,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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P931 PCR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P931 PCR, 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 P931 PCR registered?

P931 PCR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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