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J2 VVV

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,875 mi
Last recorded76,875 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 VVV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 76,875 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 76,748 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 76,534 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 76,444 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 76,252 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

back box deteriorating

n/s a.c condenser showing signs of leaking

power steering ferrule split

slight oil leak from both cam covers

small chips in front windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2020 76,183 miles

Nearside Front rad damp

Rear discs inner surface corroding

after market catalytic converter fitted to bank 2

both rear cam covers leaking

chip in front screen

power steering ferrule split

Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,996 miles

Nearside Front radiator damp and both sides full of debris

Rear discs inner surface corroded

after market cat fitted to bank 2

back box deteriorating

both cam covers leaking

chip in front screen

exhaust nuts and bolts and clamps corroded

power steering ferrule split

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,803 miles

After market catalytic converter fitted to bank 2

Chip in the windscreen

Exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

Front Number plate deteriorating

Oil leak on both camcovers

Power steering ferrule split

Rear Discs inner surface corroded

Rear Exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 75,587 miles

exhaust backbox clamps badly corroded

exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

oil leak from n/s cam cover

play in n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

after market catalytic converter fitted to bank 2

all tyres between 6 and 7 years old

chip in windscreen

rear brake disc inner faces badly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 48,929 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

after market catalytic converter fitted to bank 2

all tyres between 6 and 7 years old

chip in windscreen

exhaust backbox clamps badly corroded

exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

oil leak from n/s cam cover

play in n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

rear brake disc inner faces badly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,889 miles

Offside Front coffin arm bush splitting

Rear discs badly pitted on the inside edge

a.c. condensers damp

chips on front screen

exhaust clamps corroding

exhaust nut and bolts corroding

oil leak on both cam covers

power steering ferrule split

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2015 74,048 miles

oil leak on both cam covers

power steering pipe at o/s/f,end split

rear discs inner surface pitted and corroding

rear exhaust nuts, bolts, and clamps corroding

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,780 miles

could not fully inspect brake pipes (due to under tray fitted)

exhaust nuts & bolts corroding

o/s/r one ignition coil cracked

power steering ferrule cracked

rear brake discs corroding

small exhaust clamps corroding

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2013 71,904 miles

both rear discs pitted on inside surfaces

both rear little exhaust clamps corroding

o/s power steering joints splitting

oil leak on n/s cam cover

oil leak on o/s cam cover

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,089 miles

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 13 Aug 2011 67,825 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge and cut in tread

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 5 Aug 2011 67,719 miles

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

front tyres worn to 3mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge and cut in tread

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 7 Sep 2010 63,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play n/s/f anti-roll bar link

slightly corroded brake pipe on o/s/f caliper

Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,239 miles

slight play n/s/f anti-roll bar link

slightly corroded brake pipe on o/s/f caliper

Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,768 miles

front tyres more worn on inside

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight play in front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 21 Aug 2008 56,000 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 52,989 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 46,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front & rear tyres worn to 3mm

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight play n/s/f drop link

washer aim high

Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,472 miles

front & rear tyres worn to 3mm

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight play n/s/f drop link

washer aim high

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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J2 VVV is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J2 VVV, 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 J2 VVV registered?

J2 VVV is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is J2 VVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 VVV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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