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R67 EMX

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

83,247 mi
Last recorded83,247 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR67 EMX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 83,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL AND JACKING POINT CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 83,243 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL AND JACKING POINT CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 83,200 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested BRAKE PIPE LEAKING (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER FRONT SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F INNER SILL / JACKING POINT CORRODED

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R INNER SILL CORRODED

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Pass 29 May 2025 83,135 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 82,969 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 82,789 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2022 82,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 82,601 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 82,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 82,529 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 81,600 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 81,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 79,988 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 79,988 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 79,373 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)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 79,373 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 15 Mar 2016 77,834 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 77,834 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 75,660 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 69,715 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 69,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,418 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 56,978 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 56,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,226 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 50,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

main frono to rear brake pipe junction insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,766 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 41,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slight play both front inner rack ends

Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 26,042 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,911 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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R67 EMX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 R67 EMX, 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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R67 EMX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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