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H8 BBA

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,025 mi
Last recorded78,025 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 BBA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 78,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on rear section on clip (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 78,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on rear section on clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 76,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 76,828 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 76,316 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 74,963 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,369 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 70,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 70,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 69,670 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 69,663 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 69,061 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 69,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 68,298 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 68,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 67,796 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 67,773 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,424 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 64,474 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 62,395 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 62,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 May 2008 60,613 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 54,388 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 43,997 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)

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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H8 BBA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H8 BBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H8 BBA registered?

H8 BBA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is H8 BBA safe to buy?

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