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R30 XST

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,935 mi
Last recorded107,935 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 XST
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 107,935 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rust edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged over giving poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light scraping noise when rotating wheel

Nearside Rear underfloor trim loose

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive possible valve cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 104,085 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 104,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 101,019 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 97,386 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 95,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 95,479 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 92,685 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 92,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 91,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 91,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 91,821 miles

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

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

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

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

front shocker bodys rusty

various rust spots on under side

Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,744 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 91,560 miles

lambda on limit

Pass 11 Feb 2015 91,342 miles

front brake pads thin

Pass 13 Feb 2014 90,830 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 90,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 88,091 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 88,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 83,307 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 83,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,172 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 76,185 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2009 75,319 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 74,171 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 70,048 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 70,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 64,359 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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R30 XST is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R30 XST, 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 R30 XST registered?

R30 XST is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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