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BV55 XRA

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,876 mi
Last recorded84,876 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 XRA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2017 84,876 miles

Rear tyres are wearing slightly on outer edges of tread

minor blow at exhaust

Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,917 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,464 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 81,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Play in steering rack inner joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 79,939 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 76,234 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 74,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 73,571 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 56,818 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,772 miles

engine managment light on dash

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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BV55 XRA is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 53,703 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 BV55 XRA, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV55 XRA registered?

BV55 XRA is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 18 December 2005.

Is BV55 XRA safe to buy?

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