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P440 DUD

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,191 mi
Last recorded55,191 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 DUD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 55,191 miles

Offside Rear Coolant leak

Pass 5 Jun 2025 54,998 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 54,497 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 53,083 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 53,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2022 52,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 52,217 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 52,173 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose bolt sheared (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

hand brake warning light inop

Pass 4 May 2020 50,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 49,490 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 49,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner insecure

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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P440 DUD is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P440 DUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P440 DUD registered?

P440 DUD is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P440 DUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P440 DUD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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