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J80 XTR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,698 mi
Last recorded89,698 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 XTR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 89,698 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 89,698 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 87,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 80,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 76,177 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 76,177 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 75,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 75,124 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 72,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 70,527 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 70,258 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 70,096 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 68,841 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 67,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,191 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 66,585 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,514 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 63,426 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 63,426 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 61,685 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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J80 XTR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J80 XTR, 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 J80 XTR registered?

J80 XTR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is J80 XTR safe to buy?

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