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R65 KKO

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,569 mi
Last recorded128,569 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 KKO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 128,569 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 122,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 117,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 117,360 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 113,397 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 108,646 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 107,350 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 104,729 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 102,105 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 100,718 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 99,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

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

all tyres perished

Pass 8 May 2015 96,851 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front tyres perished inbetween tread.

N/S headlamp beam image just visible.

N/S/F shocker feels weak.

Fail 8 May 2015 96,851 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front tyres perished inbetween tread.

N/S headlamp beam image just visible.

N/S/F shocker feels weak.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,395 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 85,805 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,255 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 82,368 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 80,171 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 73,198 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 66,744 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 60,555 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 49,138 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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R65 KKO is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R65 KKO, 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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R65 KKO is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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