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228 TUO

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

87,674 mi
Last recorded87,674 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration228 TUO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 87,674 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 87,525 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 87,447 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 87,274 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 86,995 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,712 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 86,582 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,307 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 85,928 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 85,509 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 85,026 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,505 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 83,688 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 82,821 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 82,063 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,362 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 80,446 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 79,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 78,221 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight warp offside front disc

Pass 24 Aug 2006 76,441 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 76,441 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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228 TUO is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 228 TUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 228 TUO registered?

228 TUO is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 228 TUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 228 TUO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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