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R577 JHR

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,687 mi
Last recorded112,687 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 JHR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 112,687 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 May 2016 112,683 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output and offside rear (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 107,528 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 107,523 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 106,994 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 106,994 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 99,399 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 94,164 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Off side front track rod end ball joint cover split

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

Oil leak

unable to inspect front brake pipes under covers

under tray fitted, unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes etc

Fail 20 Aug 2008 94,164 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side front track rod end ball joint cover split

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

unable to inspect front brake pipes under covers

under tray fitted, unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes etc

Pass 14 Aug 2007 82,964 miles

passenger sunvisor does not stay in stored away position

Pass 21 Sep 2006 79,459 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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R577 JHR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R577 JHR, 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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R577 JHR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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