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P40 GWA

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,209 mi
Last recorded145,209 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 GWA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 145,209 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 145,204 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2026 63,217 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 63,217 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements main to dip beam (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 58,315 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 144,934 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 144,928 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 50,194 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 144,384 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 44,562 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 143,442 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 39,795 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 142,496 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 35,052 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 140,962 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 32,314 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 140,593 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 25,841 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 25,813 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 25,809 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 139,139 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 139,097 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 22,551 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 136,137 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 18,778 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 18,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres are age cracking/perished

Pass 5 Sep 2016 134,448 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2016 12,569 miles

UNDERSIDE FULLY PANELLED

Pass 5 Jun 2015 130,089 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 123,716 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 67,806 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 67,806 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 61,924 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 47,773 miles

o/s/f lamp lens cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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P40 GWA is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P40 GWA, 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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P40 GWA is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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