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R709 CET

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,889 mi
Last recorded95,889 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 CET
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 95,889 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front and rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 94,993 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 93,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,521 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 88,653 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2014 88,649 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroaded

nearside & offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,644 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,520 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 83,155 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 83,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 55,336 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 15 Mar 2006 43,484 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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R709 CET is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R709 CET, 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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R709 CET is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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