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JIG 6098

2009 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests37 (28 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75.7%

Mileage

40,400 mi
Last recorded40,400 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Porsche Boxster42,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 6098
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

28 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 40,400 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 137,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 137,181 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 39,048 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 126,843 miles

Covers + Shields Fitetd

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 126,814 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers + Shields Fitetd

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 114,677 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside Inner Tie Rod has more Movement Than Offside Inner Tie Rod ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Heavily Pitted/Scored, Advise to Change Soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 103,980 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 103,946 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 103,890 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Both sides exhaust box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside steering tie rod play

Rear brake discs scored and corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 90,055 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 90,055 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 72,905 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 54,405 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front coolant hose is leaking

Pass 20 May 2019 38,669 miles

Nearside Rear Small cut in centre of tyre tread

Pass 24 Dec 2018 54,102 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 54,098 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 38,052 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 38,052 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 53,047 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 36,132 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 52,105 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 31,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on outer edges....225/45r17 91w rft (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges..255/40r17 94w rft (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 51,320 miles

free play from front inner steering tie rods

Fail 9 Dec 2015 51,320 miles

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

free play from front inner steering tie rods

Pass 26 Mar 2015 25,890 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 25,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 50,221 miles

free play from front inner steering tie rods

Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,979 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 48,617 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 16,548 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 46,701 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 12,647 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 43,506 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,799 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,485 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 20,630 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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JIG 6098 is a 2009 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.7%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 42,000 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 JIG 6098, 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 17 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JIG 6098 is a 2009 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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