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B2 XTR

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,949 mi
Last recorded47,949 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 XTR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 47,949 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 46,977 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 46,243 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 46,012 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 44,878 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 44,675 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 44,145 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 44,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 43,950 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,872 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 43,596 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,768 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,881 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 41,881 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,141 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,824 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 38,824 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,375 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 37,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,696 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,417 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 31,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,592 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 28,585 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,115 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 26,106 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 22,499 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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B2 XTR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B2 XTR, 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 B2 XTR registered?

B2 XTR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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The MOT history for B2 XTR shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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