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P20 ETC

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

131,966 mi
Last recorded131,966 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 ETC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 131,966 miles

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

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 5 Jun 2025 130,588 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items

Fail 2 Jun 2025 130,570 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system nearside leaking, pipes hidden by undertrays (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

EML

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items

Pass 29 May 2024 129,145 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 127,091 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 126,579 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/17 on min tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 125,976 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 125,069 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 124,810 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 124,726 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 124,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 124,514 miles

Both front shocks are corroded on housings

Engine has oil leak

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 124,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise tracking is checked

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 20 Mar 2014 122,191 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 122,191 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 122,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 123,097 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 118,570 miles

Front discs slightly corroded on insides

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2010 117,408 miles

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

Unable to check various items due to original design characteristics

Underbody covers fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2009 109,228 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 109,221 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs worn on inner faces.

Handbrake lever travel long.

chip in windscreen.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 98,952 miles

FLOOR PAN UNDER TRAY COVERING MANY COMPONENTS WHICH ARE UNABLE TO BE CHECKED

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 98,951 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

FLOOR PAN UNDER TRAY COVERING MANY COMPONENTS WHICH ARE UNABLE TO BE CHECKED

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 89,177 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 89,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 84,041 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit †o/s/f headlight loose

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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P20 ETC is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P20 ETC, 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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P20 ETC is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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