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R215 JBJ

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

133,895 mi
Last recorded133,895 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 JBJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 133,895 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (D Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 133,893 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (D Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 132,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake Travel High. Monitor And Adjust

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 132,335 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position Lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake Travel High. Monitor And Adjust

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 130,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bonnet struts deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 130,776 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bonnet struts deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 130,056 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 130,031 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 128,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 126,877 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supplying caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supplying caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supplying caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supplying caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 126,876 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supplying caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supplying caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supplying caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supplying caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 122,259 miles

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

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

Oil leak unable to see source as under trays obscuring view ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 117,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 117,553 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 109,925 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 108,989 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 108,181 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 106,791 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 103,771 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on engine

Fail 1 Apr 2011 102,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 102,928 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 100,372 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 95,953 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 16 Jan 2009 95,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 3 Jan 2008 86,401 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 2 Feb 2007 79,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 73,136 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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R215 JBJ is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R215 JBJ, 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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R215 JBJ is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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