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B3 OPN

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,025 mi
Last recorded55,025 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 OPN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 55,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 55,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 52,828 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 52,822 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 52,768 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 52,737 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 52,682 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 52,682 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 52,648 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 52,555 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 52,508 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,503 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,454 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,229 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,212 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,132 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,127 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 52,069 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 48,671 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 47,722 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 41,379 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 40,544 miles

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

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

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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B3 OPN is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B3 OPN, 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 B3 OPN registered?

B3 OPN is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is B3 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 OPN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B3 OPN have outstanding finance?

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