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P9 MJW

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

57,569 mi
Last recorded57,569 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 MJW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 57,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 57,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 57,333 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 57,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Brake Pipes Have Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 57,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Brake Pipes Have Slight Surface Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 56,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 56,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 56,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,379 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,208 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,878 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,947 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,578 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 54,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,941 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,250 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,395 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2009 51,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,466 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 47,450 miles

Offside Front 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 15 Oct 2007 43,601 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 41,758 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 39,587 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 39,545 miles

Nearside 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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P9 MJW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P9 MJW, 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 P9 MJW registered?

P9 MJW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is P9 MJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P9 MJW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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