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R19 NOV

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,679 mi
Last recorded47,679 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 NOV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 47,679 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 44,931 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 43,941 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 43,363 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 43,130 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 43,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 42,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edge very low 205/50/ R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 42,120 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 41,565 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 40,994 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 40,400 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 40,400 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 39,158 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 38,269 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 37,122 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,752 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 34,628 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,004 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 31,307 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,874 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 27,949 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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R19 NOV is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R19 NOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R19 NOV?

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What year was R19 NOV registered?

R19 NOV is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R19 NOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R19 NOV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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