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G16 SER

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,875 mi
Last recorded111,875 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 SER
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 111,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 111,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 111,589 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front shock rusty

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

Offside Front shock rusty

Pass 17 May 2023 109,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 109,032 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 109,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded and worn inner face (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded and worn inner face (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to/ from calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 106,769 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 106,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 May 2015 97,754 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition

NSR Tyre worn to limit

OSR Tyre worn to limit

Slight play OSF Lower ball joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 97,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs in poor condition

NSR Tyre worn to limit

OSR Tyre worn to limit

Slight play OSF Lower ball joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 82,471 miles

Front brake pads low

NSF Tyre worn on inner edge

NSR Tyre worn on inner edge and cut in sidewall

OSF Tyre cracked and worn on inner edge

OSR Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in OSF Lower Ball Joint

Fail 23 May 2014 82,471 miles

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

Front brake pads low

NSF Tyre worn on inner edge

NSR Tyre worn on inner edge and cut in sidewall

OSF Tyre cracked and worn on inner edge

OSR Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in OSF Lower Ball Joint

Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,367 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 73,615 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 73,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 72,128 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 72,128 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 65,602 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,934 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,923 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,007 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 44,535 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 44,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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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G16 SER 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 60.9%.

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 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 G16 SER, 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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G16 SER is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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