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A6 BPT

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,106 mi
Last recorded52,106 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 BPT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 52,106 miles

Horn intermittent

Pass 25 Jul 2024 50,756 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 49,960 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 49,424 miles

Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened both front shock absorber bump stops poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 49,424 miles

Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened both front shock absorber bump stops poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 49,136 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 48,277 miles

------------flat spot on all 4 tyres--------------------

Fail 27 Jul 2020 48,266 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

------------flat spot on all 4 tyres--------------------

Pass 3 Nov 2009 48,066 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,398 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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A6 BPT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A6 BPT, 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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What year was A6 BPT registered?

A6 BPT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A6 BPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 BPT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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