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N3 LYP

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,562 mi
Last recorded84,562 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 LYP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 84,562 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 82,551 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 80,806 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 79,661 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 78,827 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 78,018 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 76,995 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 76,995 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 75,899 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 75,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. Marked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 75,255 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 73,840 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2009 73,332 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 73,332 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 71,089 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 69,478 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 66,528 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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N3 LYP is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N3 LYP, 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

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What year was N3 LYP registered?

N3 LYP is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is N3 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 LYP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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