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R473 DWR

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,207 mi
Last recorded64,207 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 DWR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 64,207 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 63,811 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

off side front rad has slight leak/ eater pump has slight leak

Fail 21 May 2025 63,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

off side front rad has slight leak/ eater pump has slight leak

Pass 20 May 2024 62,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both off side front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2023 61,623 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 59,939 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose both clamps missing off silencer elbows (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 59,630 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 59,303 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 58,955 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,459 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 58,325 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,303 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,247 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 57,994 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 57,663 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 56,574 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 53,829 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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R473 DWR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R473 DWR, 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 R473 DWR registered?

R473 DWR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R473 DWR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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