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E3 RDH

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,584 mi
Last recorded95,584 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 RDH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 95,584 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 95,584 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2013 94,552 miles

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

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

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

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 92,810 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 89,889 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear disks corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2011 89,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2010 89,232 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

under side covered in trim not allowing full inspection of pipe and bushes

Fail 22 May 2010 89,232 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

under side covered in trim not allowing full inspection of pipe and bushes

Pass 13 May 2009 87,797 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 86,352 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 85,130 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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E3 RDH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E3 RDH, 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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E3 RDH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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