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R72 DOO

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

137,638 mi
Last recorded137,638 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 DOO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 137,638 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 121,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty Stalk Does not stay activated for nearside indication at the time of test (needs to be held down for continuous indicator function) (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Much residue on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight bind to NSF & OSF service brake showing at the time of RB test

Fail 2 Oct 2024 121,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty Stalk Does not stay activated for nearside indication at the time of test (needs to be held down for continuous indicator function) (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Much residue on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight bind to NSF & OSF service brake showing at the time of RB test

Pass 4 Sep 2023 117,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 117,770 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 115,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 114,306 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 113,279 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 110,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 109,013 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 107,628 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 106,274 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 102,944 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 99,913 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 97,563 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 90,347 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 5 Sep 2011 80,492 miles

lights and wipers did not work on first test but started working suspect wiring fault

Fail 31 Aug 2011 80,492 miles

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

lights and wipers did not work on first test but started working suspect wiring fault

Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,957 miles

n/s/r shockabsorber is leaking.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 79,025 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 79,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,775 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 76,706 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 75,402 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 74,807 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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R72 DOO is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R72 DOO, 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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R72 DOO is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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