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M99 SMT

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,299 mi
Last recorded103,299 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 SMT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 103,299 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 96,928 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 96,922 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 93,562 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 90,351 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 90,238 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,033 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,407 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 53,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 88,684 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,669 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,420 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,353 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 79,157 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 78,119 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,634 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,574 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 60,666 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 47,651 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,643 miles

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

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

Unable to carry out thorough check due to protective covers.

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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M99 SMT 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 90%.

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 M99 SMT, 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 M99 SMT?

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What year was M99 SMT registered?

M99 SMT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M99 SMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M99 SMT shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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