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C5 SJY

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

103,247 mi
Last recorded103,247 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 SJY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 103,247 miles

Passenger door handle worn

Pass 31 Oct 2024 100,402 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 100,383 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 100,382 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 100,099 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 99,440 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 98,632 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread. no visible cords.

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread. no visible cords. (tyre is 13 years old).

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 98,621 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread. no visible cords.

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread. no visible cords. (tyre is 13 years old).

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 97,663 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 96,400 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 95,935 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,573 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 94,377 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 93,760 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 92,936 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 91,287 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 90,130 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 86,841 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 86,740 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 79,508 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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C5 SJY is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C5 SJY, 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

How do I check the history of C5 SJY?

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What year was C5 SJY registered?

C5 SJY is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is C5 SJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 SJY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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