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P3 OXE

1998 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,287 mi
Last recorded77,287 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 OXE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 77,287 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 73,722 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 72,922 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2023 70,917 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 70,917 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 69,138 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 69,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 68,684 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 66,123 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 63,085 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 61,469 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 61,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 61,385 miles

Front TYRES WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMMIT

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED HIDING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 31 May 2016 56,933 miles

IGNITION SWITCH FAULTY

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 48,230 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust clamp inscure

front tyres worn on edge

ignition switch faulty

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 May 2014 61,843 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 61,464 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 61,244 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 59,849 miles

undertrays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 May 2011 59,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertrays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,916 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,036 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 57,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 53,521 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 53,521 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 30,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P3 OXE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in White with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P3 OXE, 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 P3 OXE registered?

P3 OXE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is P3 OXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 OXE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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