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R470 VKX

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,247 mi
Last recorded137,247 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 VKX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 137,247 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 137,160 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 137,131 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 137,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 136,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2021 135,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2021 135,613 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated inner face (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 134,459 miles

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

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 2 Nov 2019 132,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 130,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 2 Nov 2017 128,275 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 125,933 miles

corrosion to front & rear brake discs

Pass 11 Nov 2015 123,761 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 123,726 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 121,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 120,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 117,550 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 115,238 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 115,238 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 112,984 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 110,168 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 110,148 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2008 107,028 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 102,963 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 102,888 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 96,896 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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R470 VKX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc 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 R470 VKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R470 VKX registered?

R470 VKX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R470 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R470 VKX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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