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P999 SMT

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

39,291 mi
Last recorded39,291 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 39,291 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 39,274 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 39,204 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 39,182 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 39,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 39,157 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 39,017 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 38,897 miles

Coolant leak coolant pipes below engine ()

Pass 12 May 2016 38,645 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 38,585 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,546 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,300 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,104 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,422 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,747 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,130 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,630 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,924 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,639 miles

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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P999 SMT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P999 SMT registered?

P999 SMT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P999 SMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P999 SMT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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