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R409 ESG

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,475 mi
Last recorded61,475 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 ESG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 61,475 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 61,475 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,177 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front bump stops damaged

chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Apr 2013 61,171 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front bump stops damaged

chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,124 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,178 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,560 miles

brake fluid level low

Fail 12 Jun 2009 50,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all tyres perished and cracked

brake fluid level low

Pass 10 May 2008 50,315 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 50,037 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 49,423 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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R409 ESG is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R409 ESG, 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 R409 ESG registered?

R409 ESG is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R409 ESG safe to buy?

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