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R385 DBD

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,028 mi
Last recorded102,028 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 DBD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 102,028 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 85,797 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not exposing ply or cords

Nearside rear tyure has cut in tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack

Fail 7 Jul 2011 85,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not exposing ply or cords

Nearside rear tyure has cut in tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2010 70,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 11 Jul 2009 55,247 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 55,247 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all vehicle under shields missing

internal heater vents full of broken glass . danger !

rear view mirror missing

Pass 15 Sep 2006 137,504 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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R385 DBD is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R385 DBD, 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 R385 DBD registered?

R385 DBD is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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