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P982 LCC

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

120,870 mi
Last recorded120,870 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 LCC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2023 120,870 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Drivers floor/Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have corrosion pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers have corrosion to casings (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Condensation (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above engine leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 120,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusty - pads good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lenses going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides body of shocks rusting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (from flexi to caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear light has condensation

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (from front to rear flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusty - pads good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills to floor corroded along seams (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 119,534 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 119,528 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main steel front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 118,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 118,621 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 117,317 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 117,314 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 115,681 miles

Nearside Rear anti rollbar drop link has slight play

Fail 1 Sep 2018 115,662 miles

Offside Driver's seat with a defective structure floor to sill corroded (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear anti rollbar drop link has slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2017 114,683 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 114,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 112,155 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 112,147 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 110,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 110,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 108,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2013 105,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre is on twi

various brake pipes have been greased

Pass 20 Apr 2012 104,457 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 104,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 101,192 miles

slight corrosion to some parts of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 18 Mar 2010 95,223 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 87,495 miles

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

Not all steel brake pipes can be inspected owing to vehicle design.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,131 miles

nearside front to rear steel brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre close to fouling inner wing plastic cover on lock to lock check

Pass 16 Aug 2007 75,040 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 75,040 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 69,387 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 69,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer clamps missing

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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P982 LCC is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 P982 LCC, 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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P982 LCC is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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