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R287 PJH

1997 Porsche Boxster

Turquoise Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,959 mi
Last recorded100,959 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 PJH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 100,959 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

WIPERS .

Pass 6 Apr 2009 94,057 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 91,731 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 88,422 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 85,693 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 85,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R287 PJH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Turquoise with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R287 PJH, 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 R287 PJH registered?

R287 PJH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R287 PJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R287 PJH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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