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M22 BSO

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,856 mi
Last recorded127,856 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 BSO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 127,856 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 127,434 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 127,376 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 127,021 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 126,372 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 125,662 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 125,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 124,212 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 122,627 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 122,626 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 118,122 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn at inner shoulders.

NSF and OSF tyre valves perished.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 109,324 miles

Corrosion at OSF metal brake pipe.

Heavy wear at shoulders of both front tyres.

NSF position lamp slightly dim.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Splits at outer sidewall of NSF tyre.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 109,232 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Corrosion at OSF metal brake pipe.

Heavy wear at shoulders of both front tyres.

NSF position lamp slightly dim.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Splits at outer sidewall of NSF tyre.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 101,390 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate

Fail 2 Jul 2011 101,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate

Pass 31 Jul 2010 89,524 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 77,365 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 70,576 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 63,428 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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M22 BSO is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M22 BSO, 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 M22 BSO registered?

M22 BSO is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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