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R64 DOO

1997 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,983 mi
Last recorded136,983 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 DOO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 136,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 136,359 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened general condition of all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

struggled with emissions had to take for a run and get really hot before they came in

Fail 26 Nov 2021 136,359 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened general condition of all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

struggled with emissions had to take for a run and get really hot before they came in

Fail 11 Nov 2021 136,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure in windsceen (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light product on lense (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (borderline excessive) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 135,137 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 133,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 131,839 miles

Inner front brake discs corroded

Brake pad fault warning light on

Engine management light on

Front chassis rails corroded

Horn intermittent

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

Nearside front tyre cracking

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Overplates fitted to reg plates

Fail 10 Aug 2017 131,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brake pad fault warning light on

Engine management light on

Front chassis rails corroded

Horn intermittent

Inner front brake discs corroded

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Overplates fitted to reg plates

Pass 5 Aug 2015 125,742 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2015 125,657 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

nearside and offside front chassis corroded

offside front tyre cut on outer wall

offside front tyre splitting on inner wall

Fail 10 Nov 2014 125,530 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in all 4 suspension anti roll bar drop links

Pass 19 Oct 2012 122,273 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 115,153 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 114,986 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 108,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2008 102,770 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 102,770 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 87,753 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 75,621 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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R64 DOO is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R64 DOO, 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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R64 DOO is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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