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E6 BXR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

99,517 mi
Last recorded99,517 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 BXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 99,517 miles

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

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2025 96,321 miles

exhaust corroded

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2024 93,286 miles

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2023 89,685 miles

exhaust corroded

undertray/engine cover

Pass 16 Apr 2022 85,410 miles

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 17 Apr 2021 81,660 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAY AND ENGINE COVER FITED

Pass 17 Apr 2020 77,984 miles

Coolant leak ()

EXHAUST CORRODED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,493 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 75,970 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,346 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 74,231 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 71,659 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,396 miles

Both front brake discs pitted.

Both front tyres worn very close to legal limit.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 68,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front brake discs pitted.

Both front tyres worn very close to legal limit.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 65,325 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,465 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,762 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 59,750 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,987 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 56,987 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 51,234 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 46,615 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

one horn n/w

possible fault on n/s indicators

rear tyres worn on outer edges

windscreen starting to seperate

Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,731 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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E6 BXR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 E6 BXR, 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 E6 BXR registered?

E6 BXR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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