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L18 OXT

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

129,422 mi
Last recorded129,422 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 OXT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 129,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 129,251 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 129,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamp hazed (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 129,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 128,205 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint slight play

nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing

Pass 5 Jun 2020 127,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakepipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2020 127,371 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakepipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 124,765 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

headlights starting to cloud

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing

Pass 19 Mar 2018 122,487 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 122,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 114,556 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 113,401 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 109,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 109,479 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 108,380 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 108,380 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 105,541 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 105,513 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 102,462 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 98,123 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 90,454 miles

corrosion in brake pipe front to rear

rear tyres distorted on inner edge and on the limit

slight oil signs around off side rear shock absorber

some wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 9 Sep 2009 89,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front screen chipped both rear tyres low tread front brake pads low

Pass 23 Dec 2008 85,061 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 84,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all rear exhaust joints and clamps coroded

front brake pads wearing thin

plastic covers fitted to under side of vehicle

slight blow on rear exhaust joints

slight play in both front steering rack ends

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

surface corosion front and rear brake discs

Pass 13 Aug 2007 81,753 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 73,172 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 73,172 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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L18 OXT is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L18 OXT, 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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L18 OXT is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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