2017 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Petrol · R70 SWB
2017 Porsche Boxster (2.5L, petrol). First registered 05 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 51,369 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R70 SWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 51,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R70 SWB MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Porsche Boxster (R70 SWB) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R70 SWB Mileage History
- 11/01/202335,820 mi
- 28/12/202345,703 mi+9,883 mi
- 29/12/202345,703 mi
- 17/02/202548,526 mi+2,823 mi
- 03/02/202651,369 mi+2,843 mi
Average of roughly 5,076 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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