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R699 BKG

1997 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,764 mi
Last recorded75,764 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 BKG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2012 75,764 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 74,220 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 72,219 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 68,836 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 64,497 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 56,382 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 41,795 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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R699 BKG is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R699 BKG, 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 R699 BKG registered?

R699 BKG is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R699 BKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R699 BKG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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