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KIG 9577

1997 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,055 mi
Last recorded115,055 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 9577
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 115,055 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 115,011 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 111,803 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 111,803 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 103,149 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 92,270 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 82,058 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn /scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear park brake effort low

oil on engine

Pass 8 Oct 2019 72,054 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 72,054 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 61,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 61,059 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 52,310 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 52,310 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 44,608 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 35,802 miles

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,838 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,390 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 28,340 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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KIG 9577 is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KIG 9577, 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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KIG 9577 is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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