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N800 XER

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,076 mi
Last recorded119,076 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN800 XER
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 119,076 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 119,076 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 95,335 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 95,195 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

ignition switch faulty

Pass 3 Apr 2012 86,750 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,002 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 73,166 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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N800 XER is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N800 XER, 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 N800 XER registered?

N800 XER is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for N800 XER shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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