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P4 WCL

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,820 mi
Last recorded82,820 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 WCL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 82,820 miles

all tyres over 20 years old

Fail 12 May 2025 82,810 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))

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

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

all tyres over 20 years old

Pass 10 May 2024 82,400 miles

all tyres perished and splitting and 20 years old

Fail 8 May 2024 82,394 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))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded and narrow banding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all tyres perished and splitting and 20 years old

Pass 12 Jan 2023 81,628 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 81,627 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 80,556 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 80,262 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 80,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 79,944 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,406 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 79,390 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,885 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 78,718 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 78,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs showing corrosion across surface

Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside headlamp aim just with in limits

Fail 9 Jul 2014 78,117 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside headlamp aim just with in limits

Pass 11 Jul 2013 77,712 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 75,857 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 74,537 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 73,432 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 72,615 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 71,745 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 70,697 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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P4 WCL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P4 WCL, 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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P4 WCL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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