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R701 AGY

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Lpg 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,179 mi
Last recorded89,179 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 AGY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 89,179 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 88,565 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 87,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 87,051 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 83,564 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,901 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 77,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 77,303 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 70,434 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 59,585 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,289 miles

1 bulb inop on high level brake light

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

corrosion on inner face of front brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2009 52,743 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,551 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 47,592 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 41,721 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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R701 AGY is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R701 AGY, 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 R701 AGY registered?

R701 AGY is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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