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R268 YKK

1998 Porsche Boxster

Turquoise Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,825 mi
Last recorded97,825 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 YKK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2026 97,825 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 97,593 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 97,576 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear, under cover (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2024 97,160 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 97,145 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 96,514 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 95,561 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 93,885 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 93,060 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 91,120 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 88,175 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 85,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear /offside rear inner flange bolts corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2017 85,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear /offside rear inner flange bolts corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 83,920 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 79,521 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded

o/s exaust clamps corroded

Fail 6 May 2015 79,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded

o/s exaust clamps corroded

Fail 6 May 2015 79,521 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs very corroded & pitted

o/s/r exaust clamps very corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 77,568 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 May 2013 73,471 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 May 2012 69,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 63,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

undeer body covers fitted to car

Pass 24 May 2010 58,375 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 57,453 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 54,356 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,851 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 45,651 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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R268 YKK is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Turquoise with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R268 YKK, 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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R268 YKK is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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