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R546 FRT

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,067 mi
Last recorded144,067 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 FRT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 144,067 miles

advise wear to inner edges of front tyres

Fail 31 Oct 2011 144,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise condition of offside rear brake disc

advise wear to inner edges of front tyres

Pass 24 Nov 2010 140,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 133,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 133,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 129,225 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 121,419 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 121,396 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 106,233 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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R546 FRT 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 66.7%.

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 R546 FRT, 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 R546 FRT registered?

R546 FRT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R546 FRT safe to buy?

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