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K18 XTR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,180 mi
Last recorded172,180 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 XTR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 172,180 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 171,786 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 168,294 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 165,141 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 160,515 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2014 160,511 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 150,185 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp lenses perished

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2013 150,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp lenses perished

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 139,408 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 130,644 miles

Front and rear discs part worn on inside edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 121,698 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 111,094 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 111,090 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust blowing to bad for emmisions

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

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

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

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

Unable to carry out full under body check due to plastic coverings

Pass 21 Jul 2008 99,550 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 95,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 88,715 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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K18 XTR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K18 XTR, 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 K18 XTR registered?

K18 XTR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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