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R48 EGJ

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

130,978 mi
Last recorded130,978 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 EGJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 130,978 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 129,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front shock absorber corrosion noted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 129,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 127,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2022 126,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2022 126,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 125,952 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 125,952 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 124,991 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 123,171 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 121,861 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 120,357 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 118,720 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 116,686 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 113,275 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 108,078 miles

advise coolant smell advise investigation

advise possible dry near side front lower ball joint, creaks on lock to lock

Fail 12 Apr 2013 107,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

255/40/17

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

advise both front brake discs worn thin advise rp

advise coolant smell advise investigation

advise possible dry near side front lower ball joint, creaks on lock to lock

Pass 17 Mar 2012 101,378 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 99,123 miles

front discs worn / slightly pitted

slight blow fron o/s exhaust pipe . clamp missing

Pass 11 Jan 2010 95,981 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 92,596 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 90,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 88,402 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

slight play in nearside front shocker station

Fail 3 Jan 2007 88,402 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

slight play in nearside front shocker station

Pass 3 May 2006 81,666 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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R48 EGJ is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R48 EGJ, 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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R48 EGJ is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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