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D17 ARD

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,140 mi
Last recorded109,140 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 ARD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2012 109,140 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 104,330 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 92,143 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 82,106 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 72,264 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit - offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Feb 2007 61,128 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 57,959 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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D17 ARD is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D17 ARD, 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 D17 ARD registered?

D17 ARD is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is D17 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 ARD shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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