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H3 BXR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,905 mi
Last recorded83,905 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 BXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 83,905 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 83,896 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 80,041 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut at outer sidewall and slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 78,091 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 77,297 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 76,144 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 75,190 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))

front discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,761 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 73,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 73,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 73,231 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 71,874 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 71,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2012 70,722 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 69,846 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 68,336 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 68,336 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 66,419 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 May 2008 61,404 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 61,395 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 55,274 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 49,922 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 49,907 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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H3 BXR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H3 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 H3 BXR registered?

H3 BXR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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