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N7 SCA

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

70,979 mi
Last recorded70,979 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 SCA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 70,979 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 70,857 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 70,787 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2023 70,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 70,407 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 70,406 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 70,103 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 70,103 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 69,697 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose joint clamps corroded/broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 69,493 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 69,493 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,082 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 69,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,603 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 68,598 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 67,110 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 64,268 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,867 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 55,117 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 55,117 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,008 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 49,441 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 46,680 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 46,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 42,568 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 42,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 34,923 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 34,610 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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N7 SCA is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 N7 SCA, 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 N7 SCA registered?

N7 SCA is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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