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R25 BXR

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

56,659 mi
Last recorded56,659 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 BXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 56,659 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 56,589 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 56,075 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 56,075 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 54,804 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 53,414 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 52,033 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,380 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,796 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,685 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 47,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,600 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,581 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 44,455 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROPLINK RUBBER BOOT HOLED.

Pass 18 Jun 2011 43,063 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 41,512 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,772 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 38,259 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 35,254 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 31,919 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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R25 BXR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R25 BXR, 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 R25 BXR registered?

R25 BXR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R25 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R25 BXR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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