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M18 XSR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,106 mi
Last recorded111,106 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 XSR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 111,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

front wipers worn

n/s front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

n/s/f steel brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

o/s/f steel brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2013 111,106 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

coolant leak

front wipers worn

n/s front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

n/s/f steel brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

o/s/f steel brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 110,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jan 2011 108,074 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

boot lid support struts too weak to support the boot lid

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front and rear brake discs wearing

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

oil leak from both camshaft covers

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted, preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

Pass 29 Jan 2010 104,873 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays obscuring the view of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 26 Jan 2010 104,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays obscuring the view of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 21 Jan 2009 101,405 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside, obscuring the view of both front to rear rigid metal brake pipes

slight oil leak from the nearside rocker cover gasket

Fail 21 Jan 2009 101,405 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside, obscuring the view of both front to rear rigid metal brake pipes

slight oil leak from the nearside rocker cover gasket

Pass 2 Oct 2007 90,995 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 46,420 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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M18 XSR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M18 XSR, 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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M18 XSR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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