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R603 JPH

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,231 mi
Last recorded98,231 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 JPH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 98,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs wearing slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2009 97,148 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 97,144 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 95,736 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 92,265 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 89,179 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)

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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R603 JPH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R603 JPH, 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 R603 JPH registered?

R603 JPH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R603 JPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R603 JPH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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