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R544 HBA

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,430 mi
Last recorded112,430 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 HBA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,430 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 112,413 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 112,304 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 112,122 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 111,986 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 111,500 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 111,086 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 110,830 miles

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

Offside Front 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 12 Nov 2013 110,623 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 109,991 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 109,629 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 108,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 102,299 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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R544 HBA is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R544 HBA, 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 R544 HBA registered?

R544 HBA is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R544 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R544 HBA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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