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P962 NWC

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,432 mi
Last recorded179,432 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 NWC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 179,432 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 179,375 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 175,566 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 172,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 170,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2017 168,972 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 268,839 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 165,893 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 165,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 160,807 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 160,807 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f inner wing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 155,252 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 155,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 149,390 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 149,390 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 143,464 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 137,013 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 137,013 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 134,596 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 134,595 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 118,799 miles

Rear 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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P962 NWC is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P962 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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What year was P962 NWC registered?

P962 NWC is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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