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P80 XSD

1998 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

58,820 mi
Last recorded58,820 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP80 XSD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 58,820 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 58,002 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 55,834 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 54,416 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 54,416 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 53,063 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 51,728 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 51,267 miles

Corrosion on both front and rear brake ferrules.

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Dec 2015 48,193 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 48,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 46,672 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 44,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 42,937 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,518 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 39,339 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,314 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 34,693 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,428 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 27,891 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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P80 XSD is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P80 XSD, 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 P80 XSD registered?

P80 XSD is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 November 1998.

Is P80 XSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P80 XSD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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