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R124 RRK

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

49,920 mi
Last recorded49,920 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 RRK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 49,920 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 49,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 49,339 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 48,345 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 47,240 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 46,233 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 45,856 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,587 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 43,670 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 41,114 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 40,684 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 10 Sep 2015 40,684 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 8 Sep 2014 39,845 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,266 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,587 miles

wiper blades

Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,695 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,785 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 35,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,482 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,537 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,480 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,285 miles

Note: O/S Rear tyre has a nail imbedded.

Pass 26 Sep 2005 27,730 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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R124 RRK is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R124 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 R124 RRK registered?

R124 RRK is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R124 RRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R124 RRK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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