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R30 XTR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

77,714 mi
Last recorded77,714 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 XTR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 77,714 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 77,405 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 77,404 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 76,988 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 76,763 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 76,160 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,142 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,764 miles

engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2014 73,887 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine check light lit

Pass 25 Oct 2013 73,554 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine check light lit

Pass 13 Sep 2012 73,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 71,567 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag m.i.l light on

Pass 9 Sep 2010 71,413 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,130 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 70,043 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 67,552 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 XTR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R30 XTR, 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 XTR registered?

R30 XTR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R30 XTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R30 XTR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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