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P957 RYV

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,345 mi
Last recorded80,345 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 RYV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 80,345 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 78,487 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 75,408 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 69,507 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,321 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 66,037 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2015 66,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,359 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge of tread

Fail 6 Jan 2012 65,306 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge of tread

Pass 22 Jan 2011 64,154 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 61,462 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,886 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 53,944 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 50,187 miles

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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P957 RYV is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P957 RYV, 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 P957 RYV registered?

P957 RYV is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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