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P999 BXT

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,814 mi
Last recorded92,814 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 BXT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 92,814 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,377 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 90,615 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,555 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,756 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 84,985 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 83,275 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 81,330 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 81,330 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 79,766 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 77,776 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 73,444 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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P999 BXT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P999 BXT, 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 P999 BXT registered?

P999 BXT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P999 BXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P999 BXT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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