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K55 OMA

1998 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,836 mi
Last recorded112,836 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 OMA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 112,836 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 107,254 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 107,254 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 104,546 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 104,082 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 103,792 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 103,792 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 102,360 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 100,088 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 94,900 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 94,900 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 91,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 91,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 85,777 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 81,421 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)

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

REAR DISCS WORN

Fail 9 Mar 2011 81,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

REAR DISCS WORN

Fail 25 Feb 2011 81,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 77,213 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 77,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 72,569 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 62,337 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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K55 OMA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K55 OMA, 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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K55 OMA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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