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M25 BXR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,811 mi
Last recorded95,811 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 BXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 95,811 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 93,899 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 92,210 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 90,248 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 87,846 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 84,676 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slightly noisy (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Aug 2014 78,160 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 78,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2013 75,976 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 720,469 miles

both rear tyres detriorated (centre of tread)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 68,954 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 66,170 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 62,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 61,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

windscreen chipped centre

Pass 30 Aug 2006 54,590 miles

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

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

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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M25 BXR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M25 BXR, 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 M25 BXR registered?

M25 BXR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is M25 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M25 BXR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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