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D4 HOD

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,666 mi
Last recorded94,666 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 HOD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,666 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 94,545 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 94,394 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 91,141 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 88,600 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 88,413 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 83,252 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 78,403 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 68,346 miles

Brake Warning Light On

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 58,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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D4 HOD is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D4 HOD, 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 D4 HOD registered?

D4 HOD is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is D4 HOD safe to buy?

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