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J3 GNJ

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,218 mi
Last recorded89,218 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 GNJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 89,218 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box joint has slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn, overall tread low and very perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion forming. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn all over. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 87,965 miles

o/s/f flexi hose perished

o/s/r sidelight dim

n/s/r tyre cracking & splitting

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Exhaust corroded

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

n/s washer poor

n/s/f flexi hose perished

Fail 4 Nov 2024 87,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust corroded

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

n/s washer poor

n/s/f flexi hose perished

n/s/r tyre cracking & splitting

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

o/s/f flexi hose perished

o/s/r sidelight dim

Pass 21 Nov 2023 87,096 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Small oil leak

n/s washer poor

n/s/f shock corroded

o/s/f shock corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2023 87,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Small oil leak

n/s washer poor

n/s/f shock corroded

o/s/f shock corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 85,970 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 84,706 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2020 83,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp condensated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2020 83,338 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp condensated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2019 81,917 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 81,785 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,548 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 77,655 miles

front brake discs slightly warped

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar dro link

slight play in offside and nearside rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 17 Jul 2017 77,278 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 77,249 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,427 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,129 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,537 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,235 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 70,215 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 67,732 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 65,890 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 63,174 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,287 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 52,126 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 48,061 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 45,988 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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J3 GNJ is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J3 GNJ, 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 J3 GNJ registered?

J3 GNJ is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is J3 GNJ safe to buy?

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