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R49 EWV

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,515 mi
Last recorded101,515 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 EWV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 101,515 miles

both front tyres low on tread 3mm.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 101,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front tyres low on tread 3mm.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 97,174 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 91,260 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 88,928 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

temp warning light on

Pass 28 Jun 2007 86,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 75,468 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 75,468 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front & rear brake discs very badly worn

n/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2005 61,156 miles

both rear tyres at 2mm at inner tread †

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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R49 EWV is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R49 EWV, 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 R49 EWV registered?

R49 EWV is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R49 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 EWV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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