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R75 DOO

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,502 mi
Last recorded79,502 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 DOO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 79,502 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 78,792 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 78,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both manifold flange bolts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 78,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both manifold flange bolts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 76,786 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 75,534 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 75,534 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 74,746 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 74,020 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 73,301 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,527 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 72,330 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 71,833 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 70,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 70,009 miles

suspect slight blow on the exhaust, can't see a leak

Pass 14 May 2013 69,207 miles

slight wear to both front inner tyres,possible tracking

Pass 11 May 2012 67,788 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 64,082 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 4 May 2010 61,490 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2010 61,490 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 57,885 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 54,489 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 49,854 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 45,050 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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R75 DOO is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R75 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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What year was R75 DOO registered?

R75 DOO is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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