1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Petrol · L8 GDP
1997 Porsche Boxster (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 92,602 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,602 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L8 GDP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2024
- 92,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L8 GDP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Porsche Boxster (L8 GDP) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”.
L8 GDP Mileage History
- 20/06/202291,545 mi
- 26/06/202392,036 mi+491 mi
- 01/07/202392,050 mi+14 mi
- 13/07/202492,602 mi+552 mi
Average of roughly 512 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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