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P431 RNF

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

47,061 mi
Last recorded47,061 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 RNF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 47,061 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Jul 2025 45,796 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 45,724 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 45,468 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 45,122 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2020 44,718 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 44,288 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 43,653 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 42,326 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 41,770 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 40,616 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 39,200 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 37,035 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 37,035 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 34,434 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 31,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 29,510 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,897 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,849 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P431 RNF is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P431 RNF, 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 P431 RNF registered?

P431 RNF is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P431 RNF shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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