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BW17 VRM

2017 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,238 mi
Last recorded36,238 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2017 Porsche Boxster22,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 VRM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 36,238 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2023 35,022 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 35,004 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2022 33,581 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 31,304 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 25,740 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Punctured ()

Pass 21 Jun 2020

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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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BW17 VRM is a 2017 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 22,807 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 BW17 VRM, 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 9 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of BW17 VRM?

You can check the full history of BW17 VRM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BW17 VRM registered?

BW17 VRM is a 2017 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is BW17 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 VRM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW17 VRM have outstanding finance?

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