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P409 YGN

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

29,208 mi
Last recorded29,208 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 YGN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 29,208 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 28,684 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 27,579 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 25,802 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 24,345 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 23,439 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 22,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished/cracking.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 22,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 21,779 miles

Both front tyres perished/cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/cracking.

Wipers smeary.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 20,211 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 17,405 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 15,926 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 15,764 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 15,388 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 14,807 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,001 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 13,427 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 12,885 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 12,079 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 12,079 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 11,099 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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P409 YGN is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P409 YGN, 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 P409 YGN registered?

P409 YGN is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P409 YGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P409 YGN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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