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F10 BOX

1997 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,013 mi
Last recorded94,013 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF10 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 94,013 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 93,917 miles

Damage to offside sill

Pass 22 Sep 2010 92,598 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 90,962 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 89,557 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2008 89,557 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 88,428 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 88,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 87,057 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 82,944 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped and discoloured

front brakes show small amount of out of balance

n/s front to resr metal brake pipe quit heavily pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2006 82,751 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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F10 BOX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F10 BOX, 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 F10 BOX registered?

F10 BOX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is F10 BOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F10 BOX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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