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B18 XTR

1997 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

96,332 mi
Last recorded96,332 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 XTR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 96,332 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 96,171 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 96,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 96,157 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 95,650 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 94,914 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 94,774 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 94,774 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 94,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 94,593 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both exhausts (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 4 lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 93,834 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 3 bolts missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both exhausts (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 4 lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 93,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 92,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine stabilizer cable broken

Fail 9 Sep 2013 92,079 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 90,624 miles

engine torsion cable broken

Fail 8 Aug 2012 90,624 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear exhaust pipe to silencer clamps badly corroded

engine torsion cable broken

Pass 8 Jun 2011 86,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 82,935 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 82,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 78,935 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Plastic covers preventing proper inspection.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 78,935 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Plastic covers preventing proper inspection.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 74,032 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inside

offside front tyre worn on inside

offside rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 10 Aug 2007 68,877 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 63,959 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes some corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2005 61,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2005 61,062 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

long handbrake lever travel

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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B18 XTR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 B18 XTR, 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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B18 XTR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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