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R144 CMV

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

76,060 mi
Last recorded76,060 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 CMV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 76,060 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 75,455 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 74,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 74,173 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 72,564 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,297 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 70,002 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 69,842 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,767 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,277 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,995 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,596 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 67,945 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 67,311 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 66,636 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2012 65,711 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 65,419 miles

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)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system badly corroded nuts/bolts /clamps

rear boot light on dash boot shut ok

Pass 26 May 2011 64,404 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

inner front brake discs badly pitted and corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 63,385 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 59,734 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 57,599 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 54,947 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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R144 CMV 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 R144 CMV, 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 R144 CMV registered?

R144 CMV is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R144 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R144 CMV 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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