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P997 DRS

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,758 mi
Last recorded149,758 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 DRS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 149,758 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 148,360 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 145,542 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 145,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2023 143,689 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

both front chassis rails corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2023 143,687 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

both front chassis rails corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 143,646 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 142,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 142,268 miles

Centre Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 140,982 miles

Front brake discs are corroded and worn and pads are getting low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front seat not fitted at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 137,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 137,292 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front discs rusty

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 134,474 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 130,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 127,765 miles

o/s/f shock absorber dust cover broken.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 121,449 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

both headlight reflectors starting to go yellow

l/h/r undertray broken

rh screenwash jet weak in operation.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 121,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both headlight reflectors starting to go yellow

l/h/r undertray broken

rh screenwash jet weak in operation.

Fail 2 Sep 2008 114,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 114,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2007 102,972 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 102,971 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 92,660 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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P997 DRS is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc 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 P997 DRS, 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 P997 DRS registered?

P997 DRS is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 February 1997.

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