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D5 MYP

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

55,218 mi
Last recorded55,218 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 MYP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 55,218 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 53,006 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 52,484 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 52,138 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 51,961 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 51,590 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 51,379 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 51,318 miles

BRAKE PIPES @ REAR CORRODED

COOLANT LEAK @ REAR

REAR DISCS CORRODED INNER FACES

Fail 31 Jul 2017 51,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

BRAKE PIPES @ REAR CORRODED

COOLANT LEAK @ REAR

REAR DISCS CORRODED INNER FACES

Pass 11 Aug 2016 51,049 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,654 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,556 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,243 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,833 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,834 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,764 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 46,109 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,443 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 39,398 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 35,698 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 35,202 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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D5 MYP is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 D5 MYP, 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 D5 MYP registered?

D5 MYP is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is D5 MYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 MYP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D5 MYP have outstanding finance?

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