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R70 BOX

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,037 mi
Last recorded92,037 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 92,037 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 92,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 91,576 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 91,576 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 90,968 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box clamp corroded & detached

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust box clamp corroded & detached

Pass 1 Jun 2023 89,796 miles

0/side and n/side rear exhaust clamps have corroded away

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing is corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing is corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 87,379 miles

O/side and N/side exhaust pipe clamps have corroded away

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

o/side and n/side front shock absorber casings are corroded

Pass 26 May 2021 85,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear pies into rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f & n/s/f shock absorber outer casings are corroding

o/s/r & n/s/r pipes into rear exhaust box clamps are corroded away

Fail 26 May 2021 85,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear pies into rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s/f & n/s/f shock absorber outer casings are corroding

o/s/r & n/s/r pipes into rear exhaust box clamps are corroded away

Pass 3 Jun 2020 83,332 miles

All 4 shock absorbers starting to corrode

Both sides front bump stops deteriorating

Both sides rear metal brake pipes covered in grease

Exhaust corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2018 83,277 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,276 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 83,225 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 83,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 82,462 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,232 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2009 68,224 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 68,224 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 68,220 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 64,768 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,827 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 55,162 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 55,074 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R70 BOX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 R70 BOX, 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 R70 BOX registered?

R70 BOX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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