1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Petrol · R54 CJW
1997 Porsche Boxster (2.5L, petrol). First registered 07/11/1997. Recorded mileage 123,446 miles. MOT valid until 24/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,446 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
R54 CJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 123,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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R54 CJW Mileage History
- 26/10/2022114,477 mi
- 03/10/2023117,291 mi+2,814 mi
- 15/10/2024120,063 mi+2,772 mi
- 14/10/2025123,445 mi+3,382 mi
- 15/10/2025123,446 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,019 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R54 CJW 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 (R54 CJW) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 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 (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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