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R112 WPU

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,184 mi
Last recorded51,184 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 WPU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 51,184 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 50,802 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 50,396 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 49,927 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play stabilizer link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 49,327 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 49,067 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 48,667 miles

plastic covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 47,885 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,460 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 45,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,775 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 44,774 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 43,707 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,738 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011
Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,584 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,141 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,523 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 35,606 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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R112 WPU is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R112 WPU, 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 R112 WPU registered?

R112 WPU is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R112 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R112 WPU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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