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R883 XEC

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

22,536 mi
Last recorded22,536 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 XEC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 22,536 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 22,270 miles

gears stiff

Pass 27 Oct 2023 22,263 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 22,254 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 22,244 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 22,220 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 22,161 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 22,151 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 22,060 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 21,886 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 21,666 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 21,628 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 21,601 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 21,391 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 20,193 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 20,150 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 18,847 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 18,571 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 18,167 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 16,863 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 15,720 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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R883 XEC is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R883 XEC, 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 R883 XEC registered?

R883 XEC is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R883 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R883 XEC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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