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P6 BOE

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,673 mi
Last recorded114,673 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 BOE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 114,673 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 114,673 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 113,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 112,040 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 112,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 109,730 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2023 109,691 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front numberplate damaged

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 109,643 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

travel on handbrake

under trays fitted obstructing view of underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2021 109,401 miles

Both rear brake discs inner faces have reduced surface

Hand brake has a lot of travel

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

The underside is mainly covered by under trays

Pass 8 Jan 2020 108,866 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F SHOCKS ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

N/S/R AND O/S/R EXHAUST CLAMPS MISSING

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 2 Jan 2019 108,362 miles

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

front shocks corroding / rear box clamps missing / under covers fitted /

Pass 4 Jan 2018 107,606 miles

n/s/r heat shield loose / both front shock bottoms corroding / slight corrosion on n/s mainline brake pipe

under covers fitted / slight corrosion on inner edges of brake discs

Pass 3 Jan 2017 106,792 miles

n/s/r heat shield loose / sign of water leak / front x rear discs corroding on inner edges

under covers fitted / slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2017 106,792 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r heat shield loose / sign of water leak / front x rear discs corroding on inner edges

under covers fitted / slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2016 105,188 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screen

bad oil lek from engine

Fail 13 Jan 2016 105,188 miles

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

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

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

Front wiper blades smearing screen

bad oil lek from engine

Pass 17 Oct 2014 101,825 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 100,449 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

number plate light intermittent

wipers deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2012 99,929 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 97,733 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 94,923 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 91,424 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 87,925 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 87,925 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2007 85,380 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 80,080 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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P6 BOE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc 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 P6 BOE, 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 P6 BOE registered?

P6 BOE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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