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R101 ABA

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,952 mi
Last recorded57,952 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 ABA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,952 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 56,378 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,960 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,206 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,488 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2006 46,795 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 46,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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R101 ABA is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R101 ABA, 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 R101 ABA registered?

R101 ABA is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R101 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 ABA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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