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C9 OJS

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,029 mi
Last recorded98,029 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 OJS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 98,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 97,879 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,572 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,486 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 tyres perishing on outer walls / nail in o/s/r tyre / under covers fitted / brake pipes been painted

Pass 5 May 2017 97,051 miles

wipers / o/s/f brake pipe corroding / slight perishing on rear tyres / under covers fitted

wipers / o/s/f brake pipe corroding / slight perishing on rear tyres / under covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2017 97,051 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

wipers / o/s/f brake pipe corroding / slight perishing on rear tyres / under covers fitted

wipers / o/s/f brake pipe corroding / slight perishing on rear tyres / under covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 94,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 94,149 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 92,035 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 91,028 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 87,319 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 87,319 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 79,961 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,490 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 74,524 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 72,263 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 69,994 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 67,892 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 65,763 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 63,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C9 OJS is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 77,355 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C9 OJS, 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 28 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C9 OJS registered?

C9 OJS is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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