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1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Petrol · R697 BLD

R697 BLD

1997 Porsche Boxster (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 97,587 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
PORSCHE BOXSTER
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 25/06/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
97,587 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/06/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2500cc

R697 BLD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
  • 97,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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R697 BLD Mileage History

  1. 16/02/202291,859 mi
  2. 11/02/202394,951 mi+3,092 mi
  3. 17/02/202497,064 mi+2,113 mi
  4. 29/04/202497,102 mi+38 mi
  5. 26/06/202597,587 mi+485 mi

Average of roughly 1,706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R697 BLD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 23 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Porsche Boxster (R697 BLD) between February 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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