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P291 UGS

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,440 mi
Last recorded134,440 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 UGS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 134,440 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust flange nuts corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 133,465 miles

Exhaust clamps and flange nuts corroded

Headlight lenses and images poor

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 132,787 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlight lenses poor

Nearside parking brake performance low

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 128,421 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlight images poor

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 126,339 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Nearside (2.5.B.1a)

Headlight lenses poor

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 124,125 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 121,541 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 121,507 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine check light on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 120,945 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 116,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 116,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 116,806 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)

N/S/R shock obsorber leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2013 115,767 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 114,986 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 114,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 109,153 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 109,056 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 100,634 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 96,872 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 96,872 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 94,629 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 91,807 miles

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

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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P291 UGS 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 72.7%.

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 P291 UGS, 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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P291 UGS is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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