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J7 LBH

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

66,356 mi
Last recorded66,356 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 LBH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 66,356 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery clamp not sited on battery (4.13 (a) (i))

creak noise on nearside front suspension thru bottom arm joints / bushes

Pass 20 Apr 2023 66,064 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 63,109 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 63,109 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread depth is 1.3 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread depth is 1.0 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear 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 16 Feb 2021 58,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 56,605 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 53,510 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 51,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2017 50,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroding.

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

undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 48,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face

o/s/r cat heat shield loose/rattles

Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,658 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded/pitted on inner face

Pass 10 Jan 2014 45,620 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 11 Jan 2013 42,925 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Pass 11 Jan 2013 42,925 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)

n/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,099 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)

n/s cat heat shield loose/rattles

n/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Pass 21 Dec 2010 38,524 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 34,181 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,205 miles

Slight play n/s/r anti roll bar link arm

Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,022 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,821 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 28,751 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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J7 LBH is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 J7 LBH, 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 J7 LBH registered?

J7 LBH is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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