1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Petrol · R697 BLD
1997 Porsche Boxster (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1999. Recorded mileage 97,773 miles. MOT valid until 19/07/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2500cc
R697 BLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 97,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R697 BLD Mileage History
- 11/02/202394,951 mi
- 17/02/202497,064 mi+2,113 mi
- 29/04/202497,102 mi+38 mi
- 26/06/202597,587 mi+485 mi
- 21/07/202697,773 mi+186 mi
Average of roughly 821 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R697 BLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Porsche Boxster (R697 BLD) between February 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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