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R223 YMB

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Lpg 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,414 mi
Last recorded134,414 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 YMB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 134,414 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 129,351 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 124,890 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 119,776 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 117,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 114,217 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 114,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 112,583 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both front inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both rear inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stone chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 110,789 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides showing signs of inner ware (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 109,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 107,611 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 106,095 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 103,892 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 101,525 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 101,525 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 99,481 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

squeak/ noise on n/s rear brake

Fail 8 Sep 2011 99,481 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

squeak/ noise on n/s rear brake

Pass 13 Sep 2010 98,032 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 84,035 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 50,553 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 50,553 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R223 YMB is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc lpg 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 R223 YMB, 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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R223 YMB is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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