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R606 XEW

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,582 mi
Last recorded92,582 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 XEW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 92,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 91,016 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 91,000 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 88,908 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 87,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside and offside front shock absober casings corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 87,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside and offside front shock absober casings corroded

Pass 19 May 2020 87,323 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 87,112 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 85,792 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,957 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,385 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 84,365 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,508 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 80,407 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 80,407 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,010 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,231 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 72,739 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 69,161 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 69,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,751 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 60,439 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 54,711 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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R606 XEW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R606 XEW, 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 R606 XEW registered?

R606 XEW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R606 XEW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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