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P999 EON

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,188 mi
Last recorded105,188 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 EON
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 105,188 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 102,737 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 100,278 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 99,928 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 99,900 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 98,475 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 96,614 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 93,283 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 90,441 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 89,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 85,430 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake reading low.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,065 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 128,485 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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P999 EON is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P999 EON, 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 P999 EON registered?

P999 EON is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 September 1997.

Is P999 EON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P999 EON shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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