CarVerify

Free Car Check

R18 OXX

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

102,061 mi
Last recorded102,061 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 OXX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 102,061 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2025 101,283 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 100,040 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 99,979 miles

front tyres wearing off on insides edges of tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2023 99,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres wearing off on insides edges of tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2022 99,436 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 98,409 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 97,640 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 97,032 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 96,311 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 95,627 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 94,558 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 93,818 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 92,494 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 91,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 90,007 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 88,745 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,552 miles

Minor stone damage to windscreen

Fail 6 Sep 2010 84,540 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Minor stone damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2009 79,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2009

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 73,795 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 72,948 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 72,948 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 67,066 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 68,205 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
Full Porsche Boxster reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R18 OXX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 R18 OXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R18 OXX?

You can check the full history of R18 OXX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R18 OXX registered?

R18 OXX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R18 OXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 OXX shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R18 OXX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R18 OXX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.