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P94 POT

1997 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,891 mi
Last recorded131,891 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP94 POT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 131,891 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2026 131,756 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill welding split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 131,122 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 131,097 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Dec 2023 129,200 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 129,139 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Jan 2023 124,067 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 119,814 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow throught rear gaskets and joints (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

general surface corrosion underbody

Pass 14 Dec 2020 119,577 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 117,033 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Jul 2015 115,822 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 114,260 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 112,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 112,680 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 110,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 106,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 106,468 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 102,434 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 102,434 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 98,266 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 98,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 7 Dec 2005 87,948 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P94 POT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P94 POT, 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 P94 POT registered?

P94 POT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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