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H15 BOX

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

40,272 mi
Last recorded40,272 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 40,272 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 39,464 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 38,003 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 36,650 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 35,034 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 33,086 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 32,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 31,616 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 31,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 77,599 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 30,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 30,546 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 71,419 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,018 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 30,135 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 63,833 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 29,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres have cracking in tread

Pass 12 Jun 2012 63,194 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,303 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 62,064 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 62,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,080 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 60,290 miles

front brake pads worn low

Fail 22 Apr 2010 60,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre nailed in tread

Pass 28 Jan 2010 28,773 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 54,940 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 27,698 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 44,952 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 44,952 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 26,905 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,524 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 25,524 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in n/s/front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2006 35,964 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 23,984 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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H15 BOX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

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 H15 BOX, 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 H15 BOX registered?

H15 BOX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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