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R10 POR

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,603 mi
Last recorded100,603 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 POR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 100,603 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 100,073 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 100,073 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 99,714 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 98,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 98,988 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,607 miles

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

nearside front steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2017 98,505 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust fixings coroded

Pass 13 May 2016 98,221 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 97,689 miles

Front bump stops perished

Front wipers slightly smeary

Slight engine oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2014 97,546 miles

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

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

both headlight lenses are faded and lights are slightly poor (may need attention soon)

brake pedal rubber is slightly worn

front brake discs are slightly pitted

some oil staining under engine area

Pass 15 Jul 2013 97,212 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

both front tyres heavily perished.will need attention soon

both rear exhaust clamps missing

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.will need attention soon

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2012 96,682 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres are slightly perished

both headlight lenses are slightly faded

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges and slightly perished

nearside rear exhaust clamp is heavily corroded

offside rear exhaust clamp is missing but not insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2012 96,682 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

both front tyres are slightly perished

both headlight lenses are slightly faded

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges and slightly perished

nearside rear exhaust clamp is heavily corroded

offside rear exhaust clamp is missing but not insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2011 94,174 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres are starting to perish sligtly on outer parts of tread

both rear tyres are perished and have stonecut damage in places (may need attention soon)

underbody trays are fitted which restrict inspection of some testable items

Pass 29 Apr 2010 91,973 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2009 90,646 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 90,622 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 89,245 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 82,769 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 75,114 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 POR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R10 POR, 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 POR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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