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8438 MH

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,574 mi
Last recorded99,574 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8438 MH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 99,574 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers (10.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

under side vehicle corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2013 90,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 3 Jan 2013 90,699 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 20 Sep 2011 87,885 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 87,885 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,479 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside tail light a little dimmer than nearside

two bulbs out on high level stoplamp

under tray damaged on rear

Pass 8 May 2009 76,650 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 71,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 67,739 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 59,464 miles

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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8438 MH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 8438 MH, 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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8438 MH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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