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R460 ENH

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,648 mi
Last recorded114,648 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 ENH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 114,648 miles

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

water leak from n/s/f ?

Pass 26 Jul 2011 111,850 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 105,231 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 105,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 104,340 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 104,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 100,126 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 100,097 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 87,784 miles

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

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

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2006 82,520 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 82,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

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

Rear 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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R460 ENH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R460 ENH, 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 R460 ENH registered?

R460 ENH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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