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R45 CGU

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Lpg 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,113 mi
Last recorded71,113 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 CGU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 71,113 miles

Central Rear hood cover not latched

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 71,047 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 71,037 miles

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective filler cap cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 70,938 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 70,933 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end rubber split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 70,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 70,724 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt missing on flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 70,081 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 70,081 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,573 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on inner and outer edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on inner and outer edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 69,573 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on inner and outer edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on inner and outer edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 68,512 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,063 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,664 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,098 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 55,733 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 48,817 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,505 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 37,343 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,746 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 33,534 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 32,075 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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R45 CGU is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R45 CGU, 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 R45 CGU registered?

R45 CGU is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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