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R35 CJW

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

2,421 mi
Last recorded2,421 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 CJW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 2,421 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 1,869 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 53,532 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 53,520 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 53,244 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 52,813 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 52,812 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 52,648 miles

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

brake pipes coverd in grease

Pass 13 Jun 2016 51,723 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 51,227 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,294 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,058 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,911 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 47,628 miles

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

rear discs wearing thin

Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,418 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 47,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,130 miles

all brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 18 Mar 2009 46,130 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 33,126 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 28,185 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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R35 CJW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol 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 R35 CJW, 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 R35 CJW registered?

R35 CJW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R35 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 CJW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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