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R52 OEC

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,596 mi
Last recorded134,596 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 OEC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 134,596 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 130,635 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 78,730 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 76,067 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 76,067 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R52 OEC is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R52 OEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R52 OEC registered?

R52 OEC is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R52 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 OEC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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