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P22 HEM

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,958 mi
Last recorded129,958 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 HEM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 129,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 128,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 127,957 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 126,311 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 122,484 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 121,353 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 120,793 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Jun 2018 120,576 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres getting low on tread

coolant pipes shows a sign on leaking

Fail 18 Jun 2018 120,562 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres getting low on tread

coolant pipes shows a sign on leaking

Pass 21 Jun 2017 120,381 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 120,003 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 119,088 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 117,457 miles

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

noise from both rear wheels poss wheelbearing or diff

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 116,877 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 112,772 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 107,359 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 102,043 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 96,955 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2008 94,894 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 92,531 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 92,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 May 2006 89,493 miles

Total service and park brake effort recording 2% and 1% respectively above required minimum.

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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P22 HEM is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P22 HEM, 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 P22 HEM registered?

P22 HEM is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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