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L1 BSR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

46,998 mi
Last recorded46,998 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 BSR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 46,998 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))

slight oil leak noted

Pass 10 Jul 2024 46,833 miles

Brake discs surface corroded

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2024 46,833 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Brake discs surface corroded

Engine battery un servicable

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2023 46,496 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))

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak noted

Fail 29 Jun 2023 46,496 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak noted

Pass 30 Jun 2022 46,154 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))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 46,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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))

n/s/f and o/s/f fog lights inop

Pass 28 Jun 2021 45,681 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 45,681 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 45,427 miles

front shock absorber bump stops perishing

slight oil leak

slight wear noted in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 27 Jun 2019 44,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers corroded

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018

baffles rattling in rear box

Fail 30 Jun 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

baffles rattling in rear box

Pass 2 Aug 2016 43,144 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 43,144 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,330 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 41,241 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 41,182 miles

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

gear selector stiff operation

Pass 5 Aug 2011 41,044 miles

baffles in exhaust rattling/ rear b/discs scored

Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,616 miles

Rear exhaust clamps perishing

Fail 16 Dec 2008 40,616 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear exhaust clamps perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,217 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jun 2006 39,984 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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L1 BSR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L1 BSR, 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 L1 BSR registered?

L1 BSR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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