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LFM 426N

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,067 mi
Last recorded89,067 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFM 426N
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 89,067 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 84,064 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 84,064 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 73,595 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 70,388 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 67,056 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,093 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 59,561 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 56,894 miles

Ingition switch defective

Fail 31 May 2007 56,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Ingition switch defective

Pass 20 Feb 2006 53,525 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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LFM 426N is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LFM 426N, 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 LFM 426N registered?

LFM 426N is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is LFM 426N safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFM 426N shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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