1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Petrol · R817 EOX
1997 Porsche Boxster (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 104,044 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,044 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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R817 EOX Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2021
- 104,044 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R817 EOX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Porsche Boxster (R817 EOX) between August 2006 and October 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
R817 EOX Mileage History
- 15/08/200674,052 mi
- 08/10/200781,293 mi+7,241 mi
- 08/10/200781,293 mi
- 28/10/200882,460 mi+1,167 mi
- 28/10/200882,460 mi
- 07/11/200987,386 mi+4,926 mi
- 09/04/201189,785 mi+2,399 mi
- 25/02/201391,554 mi+1,769 mi
- 05/03/201391,559 mi+5 mi
- 06/03/201391,562 mi+3 mi
- 13/03/201495,374 mi+3,812 mi
- 24/03/201495,594 mi+220 mi
- 12/06/201598,921 mi+3,327 mi
- 24/06/2016102,130 mi+3,209 mi
- 29/09/2017102,428 mi+298 mi
- 17/04/2019102,677 mi+249 mi
- 01/10/2021104,044 mi+1,367 mi
Average of roughly 1,982 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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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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