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R37 KAM

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,543 mi
Last recorded69,543 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 KAM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 69,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 69,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 69,018 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 68,654 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 68,205 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 67,506 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 67,332 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2019 67,332 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2018 67,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 66,604 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,946 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ignition switch poor

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2016 65,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ignition switch poor

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,576 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2012 60,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,081 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 54,731 miles

both rear tyres and offside front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2008 50,785 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,130 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 45,990 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 42,772 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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R37 KAM is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R37 KAM, 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 R37 KAM registered?

R37 KAM is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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