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P8 OXY

1998 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

28,663 mi
Last recorded28,663 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 OXY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 28,663 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 28,410 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 27,921 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 27,212 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 27,147 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 26,956 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 26,893 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 26,736 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,627 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 25,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 25,527 miles

all brake discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,645 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 24,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 23,989 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,154 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,836 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 21,252 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 20,179 miles

front brake discs shaded

rear brake discs shaded

Pass 6 Jun 2006 18,264 miles

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

Offside Front 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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P8 OXY 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 94.7%.

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 P8 OXY, 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 P8 OXY registered?

P8 OXY is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 May 1998.

Is P8 OXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 OXY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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