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P25 XTR

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,448 mi
Last recorded115,448 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 XTR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 115,448 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 115,080 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 114,290 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 111,117 miles

Front nearside and offside top suspension mounts are slightly corroded

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 111,107 miles

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

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside , around the jacking poimts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassis behind the front suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front nearside and offside top suspension mounts are slightly corroded

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 108,640 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Jack point corrosion hole. Outside prescribed area.

Fail 6 Apr 2022 108,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Jack point corrosion hole. Outside prescribed areas

Pass 6 Apr 2016 105,569 miles

slight lift on all shockers exhaust rusty sight rusting on o/s/f chassis floor

Pass 15 Apr 2015 101,648 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 101,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 101,295 miles

brake pipes corroding

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 99,507 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 99,507 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear discs corroded and pitted

front discs have slight imbalance

frontto rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in nearside front and both rear drop links

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 May 2010 97,750 miles

front and rear discs slightly corroded on inside

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2009 90,243 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

Both front wipers are split

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Slight play in N/S/F Top mount

Pass 25 Feb 2009 90,243 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

Both front wipers are split

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

Slight play in N/S/F Top mount

Fail 28 Feb 2008 83,006 miles

handbrake travell

slight exhaust blow

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2008 83,006 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

handbrake travell

slight exhaust blow

Pass 24 Jul 2006 66,466 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 63,852 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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P25 XTR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P25 XTR, 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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P25 XTR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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