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L800 XTR

1998 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

125,145 mi
Last recorded125,145 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 XTR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 125,145 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 124,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 124,618 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 124,177 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 123,562 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 123,549 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 122,557 miles

Inner front brake discs corroded.

O/s reg plate bulb dimmer than n/s

O/s/f (to caliper) brake pipe corroding.

Fail 23 Sep 2019 122,555 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working Suspect issue with horn push as wedged with paper. (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most, suspect arm required. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Requires arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISE VEHICLE RAISED ON 2 POST HOIST AND INSPECTED WITH WHEELS REMOVED.

AT END OF EMISSION TEST VEHICLE THREW IT'S COOLANT OUT OVER THE FLOOR, ADVISE INVESTIGATION.

O/s reg. plate bulb dim.

O/s/f brake pipe to calliper corroded.

Offside Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 119,356 miles

N/S lower ball joint(inner front) dust boot has had a temp repair

N/S registration light dim

O/S parking brake noisy when applied in brake rollers

O/S/R indicator starting to show white light

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kg (1.2.1 (e))

brake pipe front to rear corroding

chips in windscreen

slight play in N/S inner steering rack joint

slight play in O/S/F lower ball joint

wipers poor advise replacements

Fail 16 Aug 2018 119,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

N/S lower ball joint(inner front) dust boot has had a temp repair

N/S registration light dim

O/S parking brake noisy when applied in brake rollers

O/S/R indicator starting to show white light

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kg (1.2.1 (e))

brake pipe front to rear corroding

chips in windscreen

coolant leak

exhaust sleeve/clamps heavily corroded advise replacements

exhaust system has a minor leak of gases (coming form both exhaust sleeves)

slight play in N/S inner steering rack joint

slight play in O/S/F lower ball joint

tail pipe broken away from its support advise repair

wipers poor advise replacements

Pass 3 Aug 2017 111,840 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak

Undertray fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2017 111,822 miles

Brake performance not tested Rear brakes binding (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak

Undertray fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 97,355 miles

Rear antiroll bar bushes worn.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 84,667 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 84,666 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 83,042 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 83,040 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 80,547 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,995 miles

both rear tyres on limit

brake pad warning light on

n/s rear anti-roll bar link slight play

rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2012 76,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres on limit

brake pad warning light on

n/s rear anti-roll bar link slight play

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,996 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight pitting to brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,928 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 58,975 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 50,699 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 39,617 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 30,647 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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L800 XTR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in White with a 2,500cc 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 L800 XTR, 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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L800 XTR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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