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P428 EDV

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,209 mi
Last recorded55,209 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 EDV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 55,209 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 54,001 miles

MIL lamp is on . (01/07/2003 onwards )

Fail 24 Mar 2025 53,956 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 53,339 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 51,062 miles

EML illuminated indicating a fault (pre 2003 )

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 45,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower small chip in screen

underbody trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2021 45,555 miles

Engine cover & Under tray fitted at time of test

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 45,542 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 45,411 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 45,259 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 45,158 miles

MIL light on

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,791 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 44,618 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,464 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light came on whilst doing emissions

Pass 21 May 2009 43,509 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 43,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,161 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 41,083 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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P428 EDV is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P428 EDV, 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 P428 EDV registered?

P428 EDV is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P428 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P428 EDV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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