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M16 DPH

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,539 mi
Last recorded98,539 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 DPH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 98,539 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 96,987 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 95,979 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 94,141 miles

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

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

broken o/s front shocker shroud

Pass 24 Apr 2009 91,987 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 88,093 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 82,654 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 82,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2006 77,184 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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M16 DPH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M16 DPH, 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 M16 DPH registered?

M16 DPH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M16 DPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M16 DPH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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