1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Petrol/gas · R498 BLH
1997 Porsche Boxster (2.5L, petrol/gas). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 95,992 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/06/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL/GAS · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL/GAS
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2500cc
R498 BLH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2023
- 95,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R498 BLH Mileage History
- 21/05/202295,961 mi
- 17/05/202395,992 mi+31 mi
- 20/05/202395,992 mi
Average of roughly 31 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R498 BLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Porsche Boxster (R498 BLH) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”.
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