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P986 RYU

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 RYU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017
Pass 9 Apr 2016 86,737 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 82,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2015 82,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 76,751 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

full top and bottom vehicle protection covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,855 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 71,924 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 70,792 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 67,745 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 67,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 62,724 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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P986 RYU is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P986 RYU, 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 P986 RYU registered?

P986 RYU is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P986 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P986 RYU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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