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J16 PTD

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,832 mi
Last recorded113,832 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 PTD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 113,832 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 112,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 112,738 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 111,759 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 110,479 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 109,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 104,593 miles

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

all steel brake pipes are corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,373 miles

All steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2017 98,600 miles

Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Front tyre outer side walls have light damage

Offside Rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

exhaust clamps rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2017 98,600 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Front tyre outer side walls have light damage

Offside Rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

exhaust clamps rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,332 miles

Front tyres outer side walls damaged

battery loose but secure

exhaust manifold to down pipe joint nuts corroded

head lamp image poor

surface rust on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Apr 2015 94,221 miles

All indicator lamps have covers

Bonnet catch difficult to latch

Fail 17 Apr 2015 94,209 miles

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

All indicator lamps have covers

Bonnet catch difficult to latch

Front shockabsorbers suspect

Multiple Oil Leaks

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,529 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 89,463 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2013 84,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside engine oil leak dripping on exhaust

Pass 19 Oct 2011 74,663 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 73,058 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 73,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 67,659 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 67,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 63,203 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2007 63,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2006 56,431 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 56,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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J16 PTD is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J16 PTD, 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 J16 PTD registered?

J16 PTD is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is J16 PTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 PTD shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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