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M29 YTN

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,167 mi
Last recorded65,167 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 YTN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 65,167 miles

rear tyres worn slightly on inside edges

Pass 21 Jun 2024 64,405 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 62,751 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 60,610 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 59,333 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 58,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 58,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 56,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 54,949 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 52,982 miles

front brake discs lipped

offside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 23 May 2017 52,979 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs lipped

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 19 May 2016 48,555 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 46,837 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 44,328 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,735 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 42,465 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 41,442 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 40,491 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,968 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,043 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 38,500 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 38,497 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 37,934 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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M29 YTN 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 87%.

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 M29 YTN, 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 M29 YTN registered?

M29 YTN is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M29 YTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M29 YTN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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