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J9 XWW

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,468 mi
Last recorded113,468 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 XWW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 113,468 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 113,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 112,440 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 108,960 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 107,583 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2020 106,103 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2018 104,907 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2016 104,012 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 102,185 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 99,664 miles

front brake pads worn

handbrake mechanisum sensative

offside front to rear brake pipe is rusty in places

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2014 99,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

front brake pads worn

handbrake mechanisum sensative

offside front to rear brake pipe is rusty n places

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,132 miles

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

front brake pipes to brake calipers slightly corroded and greased

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded 2of

offside front brake flexy hose slightly twisted

Fail 15 Jul 2013 98,130 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front brake pipes to brake calipers slightly corroded and greased

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded 2of

offside front brake flexy hose slightly twisted

Pass 9 May 2012 95,364 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 95,317 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)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 92,088 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 92,088 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 91,845 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Feb 2009 80,788 miles

engine covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2008 66,053 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 57,682 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)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 50,422 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 50,422 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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J9 XWW is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J9 XWW, 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 J9 XWW registered?

J9 XWW is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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