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N123 JJB

1998 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

85,472 mi
Last recorded85,472 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 JJB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 85,472 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 82,392 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 80,953 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 79,435 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 75,766 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 73,982 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 73,962 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 69,324 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,722 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 64,783 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,119 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 62,854 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,170 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 62,170 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,046 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 59,209 miles

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

eml on @ dash

front wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,594 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,775 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,579 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,427 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,631 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 20,933 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 20,174 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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N123 JJB is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N123 JJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N123 JJB registered?

N123 JJB is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is N123 JJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 JJB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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