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L90 XTR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,707 mi
Last recorded123,707 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 XTR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 123,707 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Age related corrosion to (all) brake hosing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Age related corrosion noted to (ALL) brake lines to callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively *BOTH* N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm both inner and outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm outer ball joint ha slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *BOTH* N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 123,703 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect *BOTH* dip beam fail to project correct beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Age related corrosion to (all) brake hosing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Age related corrosion noted to (ALL) brake lines to callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively *BOTH* N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm both inner and outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm outer ball joint ha slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *BOTH* N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 123,558 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak engine

Pass 31 Mar 2023 122,491 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak engine

Pass 8 Apr 2022 120,781 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 120,162 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 119,733 miles

Nearside Rear Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some corrosion from little usage (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some corrosion from little usage (3.5.1i)

engine bay covered under guards fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 119,694 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 11,807 miles

vehicle in good order

Pass 28 Oct 2014 115,740 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 110,635 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 110,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

failed 1st B.E.T,s test

o/side front tyre loses pressure but no object found in tyre...possibly losing air from wheel rim

Pass 9 Jan 2013 99,625 miles

Brake warning light on.

Near side rear tyre just starting to crack on outer wall.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 99,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake warning light on.

Near side rear tyre starting to crack on outer edge but not to cords at time of mot.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 87,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 72,667 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 72,667 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 58,961 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 58,961 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 45,655 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 45,655 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 34,100 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 24,080 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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L90 XTR 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 L90 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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What year was L90 XTR registered?

L90 XTR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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