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ORR 825P

1998 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,815 mi
Last recorded101,815 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORR 825P
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 101,815 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 101,815 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 101,426 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe under near side plastic cover rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under drivers seat --hole in chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded top coil very rusty and top mounting is also very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine in various places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 101,421 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when fog lights switched on the front fog lights are dim and near side lights flicker ---electrical fault or wiring issue (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under drivers seat --hole in chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded top coil very rusty and top mounting is also very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine in various places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal has a LONG TRAVEL when held on

Pass 18 Sep 2023 101,244 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 100,926 miles

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

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))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear of caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front upper top mounts noisy

Pass 13 Oct 2022 100,533 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 97,621 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019
Pass 27 Sep 2018
Fail 25 Sep 2018

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 88,250 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 85,248 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,585 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 80,244 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 80,244 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2013 76,326 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 71,969 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,198 miles

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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 70,170 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 69,451 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 69,365 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 67,676 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,317 miles

both front discs starting to wear

both front tyres low on inner edges

slight wear on n/s/f lower ball joint

slight wear on s/rack side rods

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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ORR 825P is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ORR 825P, 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 ORR 825P registered?

ORR 825P is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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