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R530 XOM

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,999 mi
Last recorded123,999 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 XOM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 123,999 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 121,376 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 121,140 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 121,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 120,687 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 120,683 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant from engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 119,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 118,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs wearing thin on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 118,971 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs wearing thin on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 118,273 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2020 118,175 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 117,621 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 116,909 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 116,282 miles

Nearside Front tyre shoulder wearing

Offside Front tyre shoulder wearing

Pass 20 Sep 2016 113,327 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

hand brake only just met brake efficiency

Pass 3 Jul 2015 105,407 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 104,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 104,793 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 15 Jul 2013 98,485 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 91,253 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm tread (legal limit 1.6mm)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 84,012 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 84,011 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

OSR tyre on 2mm tread (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,556 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 74,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 64,982 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

REAR DISCS WILL NEED CHANGING SOON

Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,982 miles

REAR DISCS WILL NEED CHANGING SOON

Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,812 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhurst heatsheild loose

Pass 6 Mar 2007 54,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 49,414 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R530 XOM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R530 XOM, 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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R530 XOM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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