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R489 BLH

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,585 mi
Last recorded61,585 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 BLH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 61,585 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 61,585 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 57,980 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 57,665 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 57,241 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 57,241 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2008 56,043 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 56,038 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,983 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 33,148 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 33,148 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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R489 BLH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc 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 R489 BLH, 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 R489 BLH registered?

R489 BLH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R489 BLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 BLH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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