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R372 BAU

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,750 mi
Last recorded33,750 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 BAU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 33,750 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 32,771 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 31,883 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 31,374 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 31,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 31,290 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 30,834 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 30,675 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 30,639 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 30,637 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,567 miles

both front to rear brake pipes getting corroded

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,446 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 30,363 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,316 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,866 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,791 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,118 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,551 miles

Rear discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,338 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,285 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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R372 BAU 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 R372 BAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R372 BAU registered?

R372 BAU is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R372 BAU safe to buy?

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