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N2 SDP

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,471 mi
Last recorded103,471 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 SDP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 103,471 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 103,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 101,850 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 100,244 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 100,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2017 99,631 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 98,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres slightly cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2014 97,430 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 97,430 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 96,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 96,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 91,753 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 91,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 63,838 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,255 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 42,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 37,856 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 37,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,593 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 35,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N2 SDP is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N2 SDP, 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 N2 SDP registered?

N2 SDP is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is N2 SDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 SDP shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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