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P953 NWC

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,059 mi
Last recorded93,059 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 NWC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 93,059 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 92,682 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 92,221 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 91,449 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 91,123 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 90,030 miles

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 14 Aug 2015 88,552 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 86,915 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 83,935 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 81,778 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,739 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 73,165 miles

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

minor play nearside front anti roll bar link

nearside rear brake disc slightly grooved

slight gas leak from exhaust joints on nearside

Fail 10 Nov 2009 72,755 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 67,513 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 67,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 54,234 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 54,234 miles

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 83,647 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 83,647 miles

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

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

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

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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P953 NWC is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P953 NWC, 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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P953 NWC is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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