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R401 UHP

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,479 mi
Last recorded57,479 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 UHP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 May 2020 57,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front drop link has slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2013 57,473 miles

ignition switch faulty,

Pass 7 Jul 2012 56,201 miles

car been standing 4 tyers low

Pass 25 Jun 2010 51,131 miles

car been standing 4 tyers low been undersealed a lot

Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 49,898 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 49,220 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 48,009 miles

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

Front 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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R401 UHP is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R401 UHP, 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

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What year was R401 UHP registered?

R401 UHP is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R401 UHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 UHP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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