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P8 DLO

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

159,115 mi
Last recorded159,115 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 DLO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 159,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 151,644 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 144,670 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 142,856 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 137,120 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 137,120 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 136,330 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 134,303 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join onto back section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join onto back section (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 134,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 134,102 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 134,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 130,234 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 126,540 miles

Catalitic converter noisy.

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 120,165 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 115,770 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 115,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 113,612 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 110,982 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 110,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 105,840 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 105,840 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 101,322 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 97,288 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 94,010 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 993,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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P8 DLO is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P8 DLO, 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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P8 DLO is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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