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A7 WKD

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,707 mi
Last recorded113,707 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 WKD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 113,707 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 113,196 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 112,672 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 112,205 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 111,435 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 111,089 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 110,545 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 110,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 110,229 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 110,229 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 109,449 miles

oil leak engine

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 108,096 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 108,096 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 106,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre rear main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrsion on offside rear sill

undertrays/ engine covers

Pass 20 Nov 2014 105,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,574 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 98,461 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 97,340 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 96,541 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 93,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 91,006 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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A7 WKD is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A7 WKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 WKD registered?

A7 WKD is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is A7 WKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 WKD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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