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N1 RGE

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,272 mi
Last recorded103,272 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 RGE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 103,272 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 102,994 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 102,888 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 102,875 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 102,869 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 102,428 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 99,261 miles

slight play in front droplinks

Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 87,681 miles

horn poor

Fail 28 May 2012 87,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

horn poor

Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,819 miles

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

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 10 Jun 2010 84,169 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Various brake pipes rusted

Pass 30 Mar 2009 82,766 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 80,443 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 77,055 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 77,055 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 72,482 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 72,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N1 RGE is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N1 RGE, 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 N1 RGE registered?

N1 RGE is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is N1 RGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 RGE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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