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K55 XTY

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

133,853 mi
Last recorded133,853 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 XTY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 133,853 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 133,133 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 132,458 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 131,840 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bothsides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 131,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel bothsides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bothsides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 131,534 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 131,136 miles

Central Front Lower undertray fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 130,090 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 128,911 miles

All brake pipes rusty

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 128,894 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes rusty (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2016 126,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS

Fail 28 Apr 2016 126,629 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS

Pass 30 Apr 2015 123,105 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 123,105 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2014 119,864 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 113,250 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 111,900 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 109,446 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 106,809 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 106,809 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 102,120 miles

handbrake only just meets requirements it would appear system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 14 Nov 2008 102,120 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 96,769 miles

advisory comments as above except rear tyres now new,

play in o/s/r antiroll bar drop link, corrosion and slight pitting to front and rear brake discs, corrosion forming to o/s/f metal brake pipe,

tyre sidewall slightly damaged n/s/r and n/s/r, perrishing to o/s/r tyre valve, o/s/f locking wheel nut cracked, weasher jets partially blocked.

tyre tread depths; both front 1.6mm on inner edges and worn to legal limit, front 225/40/zr18. rear 265/35/zr18. o/s/r tyre 2.0mm, close to limit, n/s/r tyre 0.00mm below limit

Fail 12 Feb 2008 96,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

play in o/s/r antiroll bar drop link, corrosion and slight pitting to front and rear brake discs, corrosion forming to o/s/f metal brake pipe,

tyre sidewall slightly damaged n/s/r and n/s/r, perrishing to o/s/r tyre valve, o/s/f locking wheel nut cracked, weasher jets partially blocked.

tyre tread depths; both front 1.6mm on inner edges and worn to legal limit, front 225/40/zr18. rear 265/35/zr18. o/s/r tyre 2.0mm, close to limit, n/s/r tyre 0.00mm below limit

Pass 5 Mar 2007 91,347 miles

advisory comments as per previous vt32.

Fail 22 Feb 2007 90,981 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

slight engine oil leak, slight gas leaks from exhaust joints and clamps badly corrded.

small scratches and dents to bodywork, slight damage to front number plate, n/s/r tyre approching wear limit of 1.6mm.

stone chip to windscreen in swept area, rear indicators fadding.

tread depths:both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 2.5mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size:front:225/40/ZR18y, rear:265/35/ZR18w

Pass 22 Feb 2006 79,004 miles

TYRE SIZE 225/40/ZR18Y REAR 265/35/ZR18Y N/S/FRONT 5mm O/S/FRONT 6mm N/S/REAR 5mm O/S/REAR 5mm

Fail 21 Feb 2006 78,958 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

TYRE SIZES FRONT 225/40/ZR/18Y REAR 265/35/ZR/18Y †N/S/FRONT 5mm O/S/FRONT 6mm N/S/REAR 5mm O/S/REAR 5mm

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 XTY is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 K55 XTY, 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 XTY is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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