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R730 LCH

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

71,950 mi
Last recorded71,950 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 LCH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,950 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 71,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 71,456 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 70,053 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,514 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 68,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 67,556 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 66,835 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 65,752 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,949 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,768 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,744 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,743 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,537 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 55,933 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 52,284 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 50,649 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

only one horn working

Pass 11 Sep 2007 50,452 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 47,914 miles

off side head light aim slightly high.

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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R730 LCH 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 94.7%.

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 R730 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 R730 LCH registered?

R730 LCH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R730 LCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R730 LCH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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