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J88 OXA

1998 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,051 mi
Last recorded109,051 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 OXA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 109,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 10 Oct 2017 109,051 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 28 Sep 2016 108,985 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 108,161 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 108,956 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 108,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion to brake discs

o/s/r indicator starting to discolour

oil leaks

rear tyres deteriating

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 12 Oct 2013 108,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to windscreen a; zone not exceeding 10mm

n/s/f tyre down to wear bars on inner edge

o/s/r indicater starting to discolour

oil leak

only 35 percent of high level brake light working

rear tyres deteriating

smell of fuel from out side of vehicle no apparent leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 108,755 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to windscreen a; zone not exceeding 10mm

n/s/f tyre down to wear bars on inner edge

o/s/r indicater starting to discolour

oil leak

only 35 percent of high level brake light working

rear tyres deteriating

smell of fuel from out side of vehicle no apparent leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 108,060 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn inner edge of tread, Nearside close to legal limit

Engine Management Light on!

Front too rear Brake pipe corroded

Nearside lower corner of windscreen cracked in tinted surround

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Power steering flexi pipe ferrule in very poor condition (visible from under offside front wheel arch)

Slight corrosion both front and rear Brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2011 104,129 miles

offside and nearside front suspension lower arm middle bushes debonding

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2010 92,125 miles

stone chip/crack in windscreen not in excess of 40mm

Fail 6 Jul 2010 92,125 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

stone chip/crack in windscreen not in excess of 40mm

Pass 4 Jul 2009 78,059 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 63,236 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 63,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 63,207 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,622 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,607 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 35,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

under trays fitted front and rear

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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J88 OXA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J88 OXA, 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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J88 OXA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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