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P88 BXT

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,391 mi
Last recorded110,391 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 BXT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 110,391 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 110,391 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 110,286 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 109,788 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 109,395 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 109,127 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 109,127 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s wiper poor recommend replacing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 107,501 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 106,683 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 103,953 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 100,185 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 100,185 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 94,027 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 94,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,953 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 78,262 miles

front pads worn

Pass 8 May 2013 75,359 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 72,600 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,902 miles

stonechip windscreen

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,980 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,659 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 50,524 miles

osf brake noisy

Pass 16 Feb 2007 47,249 miles

slight play in nearside front and offside rear anti rollbar link rod ends

Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P88 BXT is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P88 BXT, 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 P88 BXT registered?

P88 BXT is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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