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P951 NWC

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,429 mi
Last recorded89,429 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 NWC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 89,429 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 86,435 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

low oil warning light illuminated

Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,952 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,445 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 80,048 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,416 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,973 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 78,540 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,559 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,778 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 75,822 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 75,822 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 74,605 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 72,183 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 69,669 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 69,669 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 60,007 miles

inside of both rear brake discs worn

Fail 13 Jul 2007 60,007 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

inside of both rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2006 50,145 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 50,144 miles

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

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

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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P951 NWC 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 81%.

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 P951 NWC, 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 P951 NWC registered?

P951 NWC is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P951 NWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P951 NWC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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