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B8 BLR

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,557 mi
Last recorded106,557 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 BLR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 106,557 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under vehicle , plastic trim/undertray front to rear.

Pass 15 Jun 2023 106,482 miles

Front and rear inner sils rusty, nearside and offside.

Front suspension struts rusty ,nearside and offside.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 106,476 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear inner sils rusty, nearside and offside.

Front suspension struts rusty ,nearside and offside.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 106,460 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 105,758 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 105,548 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 105,366 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 105,204 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 105,203 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 104,024 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 8 Mar 2013 102,327 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 101,392 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 100,289 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 98,696 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 94,828 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 93,745 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 92,692 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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B8 BLR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B8 BLR, 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 B8 BLR registered?

B8 BLR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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