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R696 LCH

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,630 mi
Last recorded84,630 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 LCH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2016 84,630 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 82,793 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 82,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,466 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 82,019 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 80,665 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 80,052 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 77,943 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 77,906 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 77,906 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 69,820 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 69,814 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Dent in nearside outer sill towards rear.

Several chips in windscreen outside zone 'A'

Pass 1 Nov 2005 61,872 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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R696 LCH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R696 LCH, 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 R696 LCH registered?

R696 LCH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R696 LCH safe to buy?

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