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K5 OPS

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,230 mi
Last recorded99,230 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 OPS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 99,230 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 98,914 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 98,653 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 98,074 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 97,373 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 96,656 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 95,798 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,989 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 93,828 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 92,767 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,698 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 89,875 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 87,855 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 85,903 miles

clamps missing from both rear exhaust joints

Pass 5 Jul 2010 82,761 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 26 Jun 2009 78,460 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 78,432 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished and outer edge worn

Pass 22 May 2008 71,822 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

both front tyres cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2007 68,177 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 63,828 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 63,828 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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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K5 OPS is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 K5 OPS, 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 K5 OPS registered?

K5 OPS is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is K5 OPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 OPS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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