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P179 SYE

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,307 mi
Last recorded84,307 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 SYE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 84,307 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 83,927 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 83,481 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 82,936 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 82,622 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 81,979 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 81,979 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 80,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 78,276 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 78,276 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 74,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 72,444 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 66,861 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 65,580 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 65,385 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 65,014 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,654 miles

both rear tyres worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2011 61,510 miles

offside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,111 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,352 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 14,303 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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P179 SYE is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P179 SYE, 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 P179 SYE registered?

P179 SYE is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P179 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 SYE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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