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JJI 493

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires19 Dec 2026

Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)

Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

67,102 mi

Last recorded67,102 miles

Recorded on16 Dec 2025

Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJI 493

MakePorsche

ModelBoxster

Year1998

ColourSilver

Fuel typePetrol

Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail

Pass 16 Dec 2025 67,102 miles

Fail 15 Dec 2025 67,102 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 59,738 miles

Pass 25 Oct 2023 53,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of nearside main brake pipe is slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of offside main brake pipe is slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexible brake pipe to caliper link brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexible brake pipe to caliper link brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexible brake pipe to caliper link brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexible brake pipe to caliper link brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyres on front and rear axles are different sizes.

Pass 13 Oct 2022 52,652 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both back half of mains (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both back half of mains (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 51,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both back half of mains (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 51,220 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of main pipe along underside of car. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of main pipe along underside of car. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyres on front and rear axles are different sizes.

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Under vehicle inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 25 Oct 2018 50,586 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE - REAR END. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE - REAR END. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyres on front and rear axles are different sizes.

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Under vehicle inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 49,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear end of nearside main pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear end of offside main pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Tyres on front and rear axles are different sizes.

Under bonnet inspection limited because of lack of space.

Under vehicle inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 49,971 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear end of nearside main pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear end of offside main pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyres on front and rear axles are different sizes.

Under bonnet inspection limited because of lack of space.

Under vehicle inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 49,217 miles

Engine compartment inspection limited because of insufficient access.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyres on front and rear baxles are different sizes.

Under vehicle inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Fail 20 Oct 2016 49,197 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine compartment inspection limited because of insufficient access.

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyres on front and rear baxles are different sizes.

Under vehicle inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 48,490 miles

Engine compartment inspection limited because of insufficient access.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL _ also feathering off around inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tyres on front and rear axles are different sizes.

Under vehicle inspection seriously limited because of covers.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 47,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 47,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 45,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,960 miles

Pass 11 Oct 2011 41,829 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,307 miles

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,661 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,863 miles

Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,647 miles

Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,581 miles

Pass 7 Nov 2005 14,089 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

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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JJI 493 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc 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 JJI 493, 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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JJI 493 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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