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R561 OWT

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,078 mi
Last recorded74,078 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 OWT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 74,078 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 73,975 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 73,762 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 73,761 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 73,760 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 73,759 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,691 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,514 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 73,230 miles

slight play in n/s/f + both rear anti-roll bar link rods

Pass 13 Apr 2015 72,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 25 Apr 2014 72,622 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,309 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 72,158 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 72,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,509 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 65,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre cut on side wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

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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R561 OWT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R561 OWT, 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 R561 OWT registered?

R561 OWT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R561 OWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R561 OWT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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