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E8 CCH

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,306 mi
Last recorded104,306 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 CCH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 104,306 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 101,197 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 97,361 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 93,676 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 86,699 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 81,170 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 69,949 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 69,947 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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E8 CCH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E8 CCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E8 CCH registered?

E8 CCH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is E8 CCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 CCH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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