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A5 BBK

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,998 mi
Last recorded98,998 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BBK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 98,998 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 98,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/f outer sill has had accident damage but seems solid with no corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2006 94,614 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 94,614 miles

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

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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A5 BBK is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A5 BBK, 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 A5 BBK registered?

A5 BBK is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is A5 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 BBK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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