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L40 CJW

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,183 mi
Last recorded35,183 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 CJW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 35,183 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 34,550 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 33,902 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 33,753 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 32,987 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 32,681 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 14 Oct 2020 31,210 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front shocks bump stops missing

Fail 12 Oct 2020 31,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front shocks bump stops missing

Pass 1 Jul 2019 29,516 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 28,812 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,531 miles

All four tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inside edge.

Both Front suspension strut bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,948 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 27,652 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 27,378 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 27,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 26,709 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,077 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 24,723 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 24,723 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,978 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,979 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,850 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 21,069 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 19,230 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 19,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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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L40 CJW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L40 CJW, 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 L40 CJW registered?

L40 CJW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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The MOT history for L40 CJW shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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