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L80 XST

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,366 mi
Last recorded94,366 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 XST
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 94,366 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 94,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 93,850 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 93,844 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 93,806 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 93,686 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 93,599 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 93,462 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 93,290 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 93,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,666 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,976 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 91,061 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 90,208 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 88,675 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 87,244 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 87,244 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 83,379 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 83,378 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 78,473 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 74,120 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 70,413 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 70,413 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 66,391 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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L80 XST is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L80 XST, 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 L80 XST?

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What year was L80 XST registered?

L80 XST is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L80 XST safe to buy?

The MOT history for L80 XST shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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