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L900 ELM

1998 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,340 mi
Last recorded116,340 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL900 ELM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 116,340 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 114,899 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 23 Jan 2024 113,120 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 110,718 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 110,718 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 108,201 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 105,925 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 103,893 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 102,808 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,856 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 95,059 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 95,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 85,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on in side edge

Pass 8 Aug 2011 78,997 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 78,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 73,978 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 73,978 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 69,741 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 64,249 miles

both front tyre treads worn bald and thin on inner edges

handbrake lever button can stick in

Fail 2 Jan 2008 64,246 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyre treads worn bald and thin on inner edges

handbrake lever button can stick in

Pass 21 Dec 2006 59,069 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 53,299 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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L900 ELM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L900 ELM, 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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L900 ELM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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