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K1 DOC

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,330 mi
Last recorded44,330 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 DOC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 44,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 43,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 42,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 40,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 38,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both back box sleeves are broken due to corrosion and other sleeves are corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 36,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 35,106 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are on 2mm and worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 33,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 31,313 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear tyres becoming worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2016 29,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Unable to access engine bay due to covers

Under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 2 Sep 2015 26,796 miles

Centre Front Lower full under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 25,338 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,573 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,810 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 20,310 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 19,777 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 19,383 miles

both front wiper blades split.

oil leaking from front off car on to under tray.

Pass 3 May 2007 19,219 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 18,491 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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K1 DOC is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K1 DOC, 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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K1 DOC is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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