1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Petrol · P80 XHR
1997 Porsche Boxster (2.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 84,992 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P80 XHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 84,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P80 XHR Mileage History
- 07/11/202283,623 mi
- 07/11/202384,183 mi+560 mi
- 11/11/202384,183 mi
- 27/05/202584,991 mi+808 mi
- 13/10/202584,992 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 467 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P80 XHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Porsche Boxster (P80 XHR) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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