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P840 GNN

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

71,998 mi
Last recorded71,998 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 GNN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 71,998 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 71,403 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 69,441 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 69,440 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 68,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has light cracking over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has light cracking over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 67,965 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 67,387 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 67,338 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 66,885 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 66,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 65,322 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,421 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 64,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 63,315 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,348 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 61,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 60,114 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 59,051 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 56,469 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 54,134 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,095 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 50,163 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 50,160 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,917 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 43,274 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 43,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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P840 GNN is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P840 GNN, 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 P840 GNN registered?

P840 GNN is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P840 GNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P840 GNN shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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