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R10 DOM

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,948 mi
Last recorded100,948 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 DOM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 100,948 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 100,928 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2024 100,884 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 100,860 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 100,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 100,684 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 100,448 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 100,089 miles

Rear oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2020 100,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2019 99,328 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracks/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 95,532 miles

Front front disc worn on border

Rear disc worn

Pass 2 Feb 2017 90,323 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jan 2016 87,312 miles

both from shock lowers corroded

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 87,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both from shock lowers corroded

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 84,439 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 80,598 miles

coolant leak from rad

Pass 5 Feb 2013 74,034 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2013 74,034 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2012 68,425 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2011 69,206 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 66,199 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 60,687 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 60,687 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

engine managerment light on

Pass 24 Jul 2008 59,527 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 56,346 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 53,086 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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R10 DOM is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R10 DOM, 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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R10 DOM is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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