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LXI 201

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,325 mi
Last recorded161,325 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXI 201
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 161,325 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 156,380 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 144,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes around calipers and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 144,091 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes around calipers and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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 Aug 2018 141,428 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 141,428 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 135,750 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 135,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2016 128,144 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 127,217 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 127,177 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 119,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 116,174 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 114,126 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 111,968 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 106,409 miles

offside headlamp pattern getting weak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 91,584 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 79,143 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 79,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 66,857 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 56,495 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 45,492 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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LXI 201 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc 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 LXI 201, 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 LXI 201 registered?

LXI 201 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is LXI 201 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LXI 201 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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