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C22 MEX

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,627 mi
Last recorded109,627 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 MEX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2026 109,627 miles
Pass 4 May 2025 107,775 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 93,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

wipers,washers and ligths not working intermittantly but ok at time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2013 91,102 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 90,492 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2011 88,743 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

front tyres starting to feather outer edges

n/s wiper slightly poor

rear tyres worn on centre treads

Pass 28 Mar 2011 88,743 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front tyres starting to feather outer edges

n/s wiper slightly poor

rear tyres worn on centre treads

Pass 19 Oct 2009 85,171 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 79,450 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipe corrosion

rear brake disc corrosion/inner surfaces

Pass 29 Oct 2007 72,955 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,687 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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C22 MEX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C22 MEX, 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 C22 MEX registered?

C22 MEX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is C22 MEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C22 MEX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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