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L80 XED

1997 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,576 mi
Last recorded49,576 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 XED
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 May 2013 49,576 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,382 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,300 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,410 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 44,395 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 42,276 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 40,507 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 38,996 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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L80 XED is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L80 XED, 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 L80 XED registered?

L80 XED is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is L80 XED safe to buy?

The MOT history for L80 XED shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L80 XED have outstanding finance?

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