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D7 MPG

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,923 mi
Last recorded83,923 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 MPG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2009 83,923 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 76,710 miles

Offside front brake pipe corroded

rear discs pitted

Pass 22 Mar 2008 68,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear section clamps slightly deteriorated

ignition switch has a slight fault (key loose)

some corrosion to both front and rear brake discs

Fail 15 Mar 2008 67,929 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside hand brake efficency low

slight corrosion to front and rear discs

Pass 1 Mar 2007 60,309 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 56,271 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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D7 MPG is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D7 MPG, 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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D7 MPG is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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