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L14 RDS

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,128 mi
Last recorded71,128 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 RDS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 71,128 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 71,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 71,017 miles

brake fluid low

n/s/f tyre tread craked

Pass 16 Apr 2007 68,217 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 62,997 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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L14 RDS is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L14 RDS, 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 L14 RDS registered?

L14 RDS is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is L14 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L14 RDS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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