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R585 JHR

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

218,534 mi
Last recorded218,534 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 JHR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 218,534 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 213,780 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 209,098 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 205,384 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 199,047 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 193,046 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 186,011 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 178,876 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2012 171,539 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 158,720 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 158,720 miles

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

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)

advice front and rear brake discs.

Pass 12 May 2010 140,357 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 122,393 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 104,782 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 87,822 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 87,646 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 87,646 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

boot/bonnet warning light on

brake warning light on

Pass 9 Jun 2006 69,975 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 69,975 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake discs quite worn

dash warning light on

plastic under body covers fitted

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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R585 JHR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R585 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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What year was R585 JHR registered?

R585 JHR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R585 JHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R585 JHR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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