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N587 OGH

1996 Porsche Boxster

Green Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,312 mi
Last recorded174,312 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Porsche Boxster93,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN587 OGH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 174,312 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 171,134 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 168,272 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 164,353 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 161,132 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 155,368 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 148,579 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 148,577 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 131,381 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N587 OGH is a 1996 Porsche Boxster in Green with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 93,240 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 N587 OGH, 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 30 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N587 OGH registered?

N587 OGH is a 1996 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N587 OGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N587 OGH 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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