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R926 PBL

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,564 mi
Last recorded154,564 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 PBL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 154,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2025 154,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2024 145,083 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 149,009 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.087 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside handbrake not working on manaul check

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint play , boarder line (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 143,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material allround (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 143,012 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded allround (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 142,472 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 142,453 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 140,319 miles

Exhaust system weak.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 137,717 miles

Exhaust system weak.

Fail 12 Jun 2018 137,625 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system weak.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 134,475 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system weak at joints.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 130,609 miles

all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 126,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 122,909 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 121,088 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 120,175 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 118,075 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 114,434 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 104,373 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 104,373 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 98,245 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 83,055 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 78,111 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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R926 PBL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R926 PBL, 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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R926 PBL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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