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R928 PBL

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

138,215 mi
Last recorded138,215 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 PBL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 138,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 138,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 137,845 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 137,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 137,763 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 137,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 137,636 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 135,147 miles

Rear Oil leak but not excessive

Fail 31 Oct 2020 135,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak but not excessive

Fail 15 Jul 2020 135,143 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear(marked yellow chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 135,118 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 134,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes slight corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Coolant leak ()

Rear Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2017 134,136 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from caliper to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from caliper to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from caliper to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak engine ()

both front discs rusty

both no plate lights slightly dim but still lights up the no plate ok

both rear discs rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2016 120,541 miles

Engine oil leaks

Windscreen chipped in zone B less than 40mm

Windscreen cracked not in swept area

Fail 27 Jan 2016 120,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Engine oil leaks

Windscreen chipped in zone B less than 40mm

Windscreen cracked not in swept area

Fail 28 Nov 2015 119,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 101,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 101,632 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 99,574 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 92,756 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 80,258 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 72,809 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 58,382 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 58,381 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,463 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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R928 PBL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R928 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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R928 PBL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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