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R104 MJB

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,095 mi
Last recorded83,095 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 MJB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2015 83,095 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 77,062 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,872 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 69,641 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 59,325 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,768 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,183 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,493 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 44,082 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 42,985 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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R104 MJB is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R104 MJB, 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 R104 MJB registered?

R104 MJB is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R104 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 MJB shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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