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L4 RVL

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

32,830 mi
Last recorded32,830 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 RVL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 32,830 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 32,500 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 31,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 31,309 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 31,096 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 30,251 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 29,994 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 29,085 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 28,216 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 27,352 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 26,401 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 25,116 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 23,631 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 22,491 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 21,291 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 19,524 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 17,448 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 19 Jan 2009 14,368 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Jan 2008 11,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre close to the legal limit on the inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2008 11,287 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre close to the legal limit on the inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2006 11,180 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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L4 RVL is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue 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 L4 RVL, 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 L4 RVL registered?

L4 RVL is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L4 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 RVL 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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