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J90 TCC

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

102,514 mi
Last recorded102,514 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 TCC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 102,514 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 102,094 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 101,481 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 100,784 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 100,768 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 99,320 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 97,780 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 96,658 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 95,312 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 93,709 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 91,939 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 91,766 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 88,623 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 85,341 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 80,493 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 80,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 80,294 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,893 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 79,878 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 May 2011 79,230 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 78,165 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 56,846 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 48,874 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 48,874 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,620 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,619 miles

cut on outer side wall of r/n/s tyre not down to cords

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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J90 TCC is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J90 TCC, 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 J90 TCC registered?

J90 TCC is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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