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5 KHO

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,095 mi
Last recorded27,095 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 KHO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 27,095 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Under-tray bracket corroded/broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 27,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit PRS (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position PRS (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Under-tray bracket corroded/broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 26,447 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking badly, no cord yet visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various exhaust clamps corroded or broken, no evidence of leakage at joins or likeliness of exhaust falling off

Fail 9 Jun 2025 26,351 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking badly, no cord yet visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various exhaust clamps corroded or broken, no evidence of leakage at joins or likeliness of exhaust falling off

Pass 4 Jun 2024 25,805 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 23,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes greased at flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 22,295 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 21,739 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 21,156 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 20,870 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 20,015 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 19,030 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 18,991 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 18,059 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 18,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s cat heatshield loose

Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 16,096 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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5 KHO is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 81,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 KHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5 KHO is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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