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M30 MSL

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

103,291 mi
Last recorded103,291 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 MSL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 103,291 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 101,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50x17 89y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 98,266 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 98,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flange loose at bottom of downpipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 97,510 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2020 96,667 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 94,718 miles

Both back box exhaust clamps split

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 91,711 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 88,783 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,370 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 85,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,715 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 79,008 miles

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

advise nsf tyre worn to limit and with surface cracks advise replacement

Pass 19 May 2014 79,008 miles

advise nsf tyre worn to limit and with surface cracks advise replacement

Pass 28 May 2013 73,463 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 73,095 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 72,146 miles

milage not shown

Fail 16 Nov 2011 1 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

milage not shown

Pass 24 Nov 2010 69,757 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,958 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 63,958 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 59,494 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 59,494 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 52,864 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 43,539 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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M30 MSL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M30 MSL, 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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M30 MSL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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