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P40 KJS

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,198 mi
Last recorded51,198 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 KJS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 51,198 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front - tyre size 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 51,005 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 50,575 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 50,223 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing slightly low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 49,818 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 49,623 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 48,940 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 48,874 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,594 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,006 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,089 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 46,398 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 45,102 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 40,948 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 35,814 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 29,754 miles

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

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Pass 30 May 2009 24,649 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 22,619 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 21,152 miles

rear both tyres at inner treads wearing low.

Pass 10 May 2006 19,279 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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P40 KJS is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KJS, 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 P40 KJS registered?

P40 KJS is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P40 KJS safe to buy?

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