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NWT 732A

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

148,974 mi
Last recorded148,974 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWT 732A
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 148,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 147,093 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 145,134 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 145,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 143,543 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 143,543 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right Both Headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 143,492 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 141,143 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 141,142 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 137,701 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 137,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 131,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 121,394 miles

Nearside Front roll bar link has slight play

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

Rear roll bar links have slight play

Rear suspension arm outer bushes starting tosplit

brake pipes corrosion building

emissions only just passed

off side exaust clamps badly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 116,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 116,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 5 May 2017 116,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 111,015 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 111,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 103,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2015 102,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 102,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 95,996 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 95,325 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 95,325 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 93,004 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2012 92,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted and worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 27 Jun 2011 85,145 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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 22 Jun 2010 79,244 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 76,205 miles

Brake pad wear indicator on.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 74,238 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 71,882 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 68,068 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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NWT 732A is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NWT 732A, 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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NWT 732A is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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