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R203 BBY

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

45,945 mi
Last recorded45,945 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 BBY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 45,945 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 44,221 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 44,221 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 44,214 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 44,210 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 44,196 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 43,288 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 42,509 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 42,370 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 41,046 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,199 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 37,969 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 37,466 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 36,424 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 35,716 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,951 miles

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

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

front discs slight worn

Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,498 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,484 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2008 33,061 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,718 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,848 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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R203 BBY is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R203 BBY, 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 R203 BBY registered?

R203 BBY is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R203 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 BBY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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