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P511 LJB

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,091 mi
Last recorded66,091 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 LJB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 66,091 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 65,681 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 64,898 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 64,424 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 63,336 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 60,555 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 58,170 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 57,486 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit of tread, rear brake pads close to limit of wear

Pass 24 May 2018 57,042 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 56,187 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 55,759 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 55,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2014 54,502 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 53,557 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 52,288 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 49,558 miles

rear tyres wearing

Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,751 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar link slight wear

slight distortion on both front brake discs

Pass 11 May 2009 40,694 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 40,039 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 39,717 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,912 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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P511 LJB is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P511 LJB, 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 P511 LJB registered?

P511 LJB is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P511 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P511 LJB shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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