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P700 RRR

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,809 mi
Last recorded75,809 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP700 RRR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 75,809 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 74,359 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside. Marked. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 73,729 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 72,077 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

handbrake 20 %

Fail 7 Jun 2016 72,077 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

handbrake 20 %

Pass 25 Aug 2015 71,184 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears from joints to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 71,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears from joints to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 68,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,618 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,066 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,314 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,501 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,791 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 50,273 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 46,215 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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P700 RRR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P700 RRR, 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 P700 RRR registered?

P700 RRR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P700 RRR safe to buy?

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