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PORSCHE BOXSTER Common
As of 2026 Q1, 32,494 PORSCHE BOXSTERs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 34,811 in 2016 Q4 — only 93% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2,317 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 32,494 on the road.
Rarer than 9% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the BOXSTER
The Porsche 986 is the internal designation for the first generation Boxster, a mid-engine two-seater roadster built by German automobile manufacturer Porsche. Introduced in late 1996, the Boxster, based on the 1993 Boxster Concept, was Porsche's first road vehicle to be originally designed as a roadster since the Porsche 914. The Boxster's name is derived from the word "boxer", referring to the vehicle's flat or "boxer" engine, and the name "speedster", first seen on the 356. Powered by a 2.5-litre flat six-cylinder engine, the base model was upgraded to a 2.7-litre engine in the year 2000 and...
PORSCHE BOXSTER — questions & answers
How many PORSCHE BOXSTER are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 32,494 PORSCHE BOXSTER were still registered in the UK — 21,800 licensed and on the road, plus 10,694 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the PORSCHE BOXSTER rare?
The PORSCHE BOXSTER is common, with 32,494 still on the road, making it rarer than 9% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the PORSCHE BOXSTER increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of PORSCHE BOXSTER on UK roads fell by 89 (0.3%).
What fuel do most PORSCHE BOXSTER use?
Most PORSCHE BOXSTER run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, electric.
When did the PORSCHE BOXSTER peak?
The PORSCHE BOXSTER peaked at 34,811 registered in 2016 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.