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P28 BEL

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,426 mi
Last recorded48,426 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 BEL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 48,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 73,753 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 73,753 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2013 17,046 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 17,018 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 16,981 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 16,965 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,887 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 16,811 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,687 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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P28 BEL is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P28 BEL, 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 P28 BEL registered?

P28 BEL is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P28 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P28 BEL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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