1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Petrol · R871 CDC
1997 Porsche Boxster (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 100,975 miles. MOT valid until 23/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,975 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
R871 CDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 100,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R871 CDC Mileage History
- 12/04/202397,398 mi
- 25/04/202497,433 mi+35 mi
- 24/04/202598,908 mi+1,475 mi
- 22/04/2026100,975 mi+2,067 mi
- 22/04/2026100,975 mi
Average of roughly 1,181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R871 CDC 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 (R871 CDC) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
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