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R109 RRK

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,188 mi
Last recorded47,188 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 RRK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 47,188 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Oct 2025 47,188 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2024 46,862 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view laminate gone on n/s/ lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

engine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2022 46,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 46,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 46,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 46,119 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 46,102 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 45,986 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake hose ferrules are corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 45,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 45,205 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 44,842 miles

Both Front Bump Stops Perishing.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 44,551 miles

Near Side Front Bump Stop Perished

One Bulb Not Working In High Level Brake Light

Rear Brake Discs Very Corroded

Rear Number Plate Cracked

Pass 29 May 2013 44,461 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2013 44,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 44,061 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2011 43,508 miles

both front brake discs worn and pitted but not to excess.

rear number plate cracked.

Pass 20 May 2010 43,102 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 40,403 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 37,950 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jun 2006 31,612 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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R109 RRK is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R109 RRK, 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 R109 RRK registered?

R109 RRK is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R109 RRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 RRK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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