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R49 OEE

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,981 mi
Last recorded108,981 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 OEE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 108,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 107,323 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 104,530 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 104,235 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 104,204 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 104,172 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 104,139 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear suspension arm boot ripped open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured Rear Anti Roll bar sheared (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes on rear and front calipers minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Same rear arm as ripped boot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion along sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 101,042 miles

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

Offside Rear drive shaft boot clip rusted off

Pass 29 Aug 2015 99,644 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 18 Aug 2015 99,592 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 95,813 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 15 Jul 2011 95,764 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs worn

large undertray fitted unable to inspect much of underside

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,865 miles

front brake pads low

slight corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 2 Jul 2010 89,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake pads low

slight corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 2 Jul 2010 89,753 miles

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

front brake pads low

Fail 17 Jun 2010

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 79,014 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 79,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 22 Jul 2008 66,623 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 60,354 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 54,272 miles

engine management light on

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear brake pads getting low

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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R49 OEE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 R49 OEE, 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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R49 OEE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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