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R16 HWO

2003 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,115 mi
Last recorded85,115 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 HWO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 85,115 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 85,009 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,939 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,414 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 57,435 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,065 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,162 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,545 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 30,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R16 HWO is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 58,432 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 R16 HWO, 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 23 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R16 HWO registered?

R16 HWO is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is R16 HWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 HWO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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