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White · Petrol · 2014 · 2,706 cc

97 SLMOT history

97 SL is a white petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 38,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

97 SL white Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
38,344 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
97 SL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,706 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

97 SL was last recorded at 38,344 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,573 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
771 miles
Average per year
2,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,344 miles
  • 2025 – 37,573 miles
  • 2024 – 37,096 miles
  • 2023 – 36,136 miles
  • 2022 – 35,524 miles
  • 2021 – 35,007 miles
  • 2020 – 32,931 miles
  • 2019 – 26,370 miles
  • 2018 – 20,154 miles
  • 2017 – 12,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,344 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 3 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,344 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    38,344 miles
    Test number
    707028985831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,573 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    37,573 miles
    Test number
    539692929666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,096 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    37,096 miles
    Test number
    685843597869
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Fail37,086 miles (+950)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,086 miles
    Test number
    930569297572
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass36,136 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    36,136 miles
    Test number
    575415311420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,524 miles (+517)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    35,524 miles
    Test number
    186987807286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass35,007 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    35,007 miles
    Test number
    321647723467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,931 miles (+6,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    32,931 miles
    Test number
    268710184001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass26,370 miles (+6,216)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    26,370 miles
    Test number
    214449965437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,154 miles (+7,208)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    20,154 miles
    Test number
    509505352022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    12,946 miles
    Test number
    145555221596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 97 SL

What vehicle is registration 97 SL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 97 SL on a white petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Mar 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 97 SL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97 SL is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 97 SL?
The MOT on 97 SL is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 97 SL done?
97 SL was recorded at 38,344 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 2,833 miles a year.
Has 97 SL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 97 SL has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on 97 SL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 97 SL find?
97 SL passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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