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R158 CVS

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,649 mi
Last recorded54,649 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 CVS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 54,649 miles

odometer reading in luminous

Fail 13 Feb 2008 54,649 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

odometer reading in luminous

Pass 25 Aug 2006 51,445 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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R158 CVS is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R158 CVS, 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 R158 CVS registered?

R158 CVS is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R158 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 CVS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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