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NSU 430

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,430 mi
Last recorded74,430 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSU 430
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2026 74,430 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 73,971 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 73,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 73,305 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 73,075 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 72,775 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 72,114 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 71,352 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 70,459 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 69,764 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 68,971 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,718 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,050 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 67,141 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 67,141 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 67,112 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 66,462 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,985 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,761 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 62,670 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,585 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 61,132 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 61,132 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,159 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 60,140 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 57,363 miles

offside front and both rear tyre tread very low inside edges

Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,983 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

body covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2006 50,535 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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NSU 430 is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NSU 430, 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 NSU 430 registered?

NSU 430 is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is NSU 430 safe to buy?

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