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B5 NCM

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,457 mi
Last recorded84,457 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 NCM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 84,457 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 83,277 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 82,753 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 82,379 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 82,083 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 81,830 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 81,380 miles

horn did not work on first attempt but worked afterwards

Pass 14 Jun 2019 81,347 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and surface cracks in

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 81,275 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and surface cracks in

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 80,924 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 80,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,847 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nr/side rear tyre has a series of splits in the treds

Fail 12 Jun 2014 78,847 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nr/side rear tyre has a series of splits in the treds

Pass 29 Jun 2013 75,141 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 75,141 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 73,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 72,943 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 72,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,834 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing both outer edges

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2010 71,834 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing both outer edges

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2009 71,354 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Feb 2008 71,063 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 71,063 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 58,920 miles

advisorys on test 794697237051

Fail 6 Feb 2007 58,830 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing low on tread (3mm)

o/s front tyre wearing low on tread (4mm)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 46,360 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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B5 NCM 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 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B5 NCM, 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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B5 NCM is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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