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R60 BXR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,901 mi
Last recorded67,901 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 BXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 67,901 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 67,883 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight axle imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,998 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 66,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 66,804 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,200 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,916 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 62,768 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,377 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 60,493 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 57,751 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 55,899 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 54,589 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 54,589 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 51,395 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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R60 BXR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R60 BXR, 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 R60 BXR registered?

R60 BXR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R60 BXR safe to buy?

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