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B12 XTA

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,824 mi
Last recorded132,824 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 XTA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 132,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 132,706 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 132,567 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 131,453 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 131,216 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 129,731 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 126,109 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 121,682 miles

Front both headlight tarnished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 116,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 19 Apr 2017 116,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 May 2016 114,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 13 May 2016 114,749 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 8 Aug 2012 113,767 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)

rear brake discs worn and rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2012 113,767 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2011 111,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2010 107,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

only just passed max lambda reading of 1.03 with 1.027

rear brake discs heavily pitted close to excessive

Pass 8 Jul 2009 95,260 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 84,758 miles

front brake pads low.

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Mar 2008 84,643 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2007 79,044 miles

both no plates in poor condition.

rear tyres wearing low on inner edge of tread.

small amount of play in the near side inner steering rack join.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 73,997 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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B12 XTA is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B12 XTA, 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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B12 XTA is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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