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R11 DCG

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,641 mi
Last recorded17,641 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 DCG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 17,641 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear number plate deteriorating

brake pipe front to rear corroded

Fail 18 May 2026 17,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate deteriorating

brake pipe front to rear corroded

Pass 24 May 2025 17,540 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 17,395 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 17,324 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front wing damaged

battery required low voltage (jump started twice!)

oil leak engine

Pass 23 May 2022 17,094 miles

wiring problem in ignition lock??

Fail 23 May 2022 17,094 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam switch?? (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working pump ?? (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 16,908 miles

both front brake discs wearing thin

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2019 16,643 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 16,643 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 16,055 miles

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside test components ,time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2017 15,504 miles

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components ,time of test

Fail 28 Jun 2017 15,504 miles

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

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

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components ,time of test

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components ,time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2016 14,838 miles

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2015 14,269 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2015 14,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,271 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED IN TREADS

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 11,958 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE PERISHED AND CRACKED IN TREADS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 11,809 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 10,023 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 10,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 8,698 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 8,173 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 7,627 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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R11 DCG is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R11 DCG, 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 R11 DCG registered?

R11 DCG is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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