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97 SL

2014 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 2706cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,344 mi
Last recorded38,344 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Porsche Boxster28,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 SL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,706cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 38,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 36,076 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 37,573 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 24,904 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Mar 2024 24,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2024 37,096 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 37,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 36,136 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 35,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 35,007 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 32,931 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 26,370 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 20,154 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 12,946 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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97 SL is a 2014 Porsche Boxster in White with a 2,706cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2014 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.3% with a typical mileage of 28,955 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 97 SL, 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 12 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 97 SL registered?

97 SL is a 2014 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is 97 SL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 97 SL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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