Official DVLA Record

1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Petrol · LDM 304

LDM 304

1997 Porsche Boxster (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04/08/1997. Recorded mileage 37,458 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
PORSCHE BOXSTER
Year / Origin
1997 · Stanmore (North London)
MOT Status
Valid until 26/08/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
37,458 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/08/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2500cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status with a consistently clean mechanical inspection history. The most recent test on 28 August 2024 at 37,458 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, following a failure just two days prior at 37,455 miles. This specific failure suggests a minor administrative or superficial issue, such as a bulb or wiper blade, which was rectified immediately without indicating any systemic mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 29-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,292 miles per year. Between June 2022 and June 2023, the car covered only 17 miles, moving from 37,434 to 37,451 miles. This extreme low usage indicates the vehicle likely sits for long periods or is used only for very short, occasional trips. While this limits mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, it increases the risk of degradation in rubber-based components that age regardless of distance travelled. A buyer must focus the physical inspection on components susceptible to low-mileage, stationary storage. Check for perished or cracked rubber bushes, split tyres, and degraded brake lines, as these often fail when a car is not driven regularly. Inspect the structural integrity for corrosion in the sills and floor, as the MOT record does not show early signs of surface rust. Given the age and mileage, verify that fluid levels, particularly brake fluid and coolant, have not absorbed moisture or degraded during the periods of inactivity.

LDM 304 Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2024
  • 37,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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LDM 304 Mileage History

  1. 24/06/202237,434 mi
  2. 06/06/202337,451 mi+17 mi
  3. 26/08/202437,455 mi+4 mi
  4. 28/08/202437,458 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 11 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

LDM 304 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 20:12
MOT Analysis

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 (LDM 304) between June 2022 and August 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 August 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: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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