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R345 BLH

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,627 mi
Last recorded55,627 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 BLH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 55,627 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 51,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 46,278 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 46,278 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 45,900 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 45,012 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 45,012 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 44,210 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 44,210 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 43,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and front boot covers, under body trays

Pass 4 Nov 2016 43,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four discs slight rust on surfaces

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 4 Nov 2016 43,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all four discs slight rust on surfaces

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 4 Nov 2015 43,253 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 42,663 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 41,487 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,783 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,207 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 36,319 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,863 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,832 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 32,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,779 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 6 Nov 2007 30,779 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,380 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 27,901 miles

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

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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R345 BLH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R345 BLH, 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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R345 BLH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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