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P408 WMJ

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,644 mi
Last recorded100,644 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 WMJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 100,644 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 100,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 99,365 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 99,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 98,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 93,587 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both Rear Tyres perished/cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2022 93,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both Rear Tyres perished/cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 86,648 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 82,221 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 13 Sep 2018 80,078 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 80,039 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,276 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,486 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,892 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,035 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Pass 10 Sep 2012 69,329 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,789 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 60,842 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 57,050 miles

EXHAUST LEAK FROM NEARSIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD FLANGE

LIMITED RESERVE TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE

Pass 12 Sep 2008 52,931 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 52,886 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 47,819 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,383 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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P408 WMJ is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P408 WMJ, 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 P408 WMJ registered?

P408 WMJ is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P408 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P408 WMJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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