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R932 KGX

1998 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,527 mi
Last recorded113,527 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR932 KGX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2026 113,527 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

rear folding roof trim loose

Pass 16 Jul 2019 111,221 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 111,214 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount colapsed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 100,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 99,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 88,650 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 88,400 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s numberplate lamp poor condition,likley to fail againn needs repair or replacement

suspect power steering leak unable to see due to undercovers recommend further investigation

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,400 miles

n/s numberplate lamp poor condition,likley to fail againn needs repair or replacement

suspect power steering leak unable to see due to undercovers recommend further investigation

Pass 18 Jan 2014 88,213 miles

additional wiring seems to meet specifications, benefit given to presenter

n/s rear brake disc lightly corroded

slight dampness to o/s steering rack

Fail 24 Jan 2013 87,907 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s washer jet u/s

Pass 24 Jan 2013 87,907 miles

o/s washer jet u/s

Pass 28 Jan 2012 87,537 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 87,535 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 85,010 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 80,564 miles

front brake discs wearing, but not worn to excess yet.

offside and nearside front tyres cracking but not to excess , not deeper anougth to see ply or cords. advise to change soon. 225/40/18

offside and nearside rear tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm. advise to change soon. 265/35/18

Fail 31 Dec 2009 80,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs wearing, but not worn to excess yet.

offside and nearside front tyres cracking but not to excess , not deeper anougth to see ply or cords. advise to change soon. 225/40/18

offside and nearside rear tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm. advise to change soon. 265/35/18

Pass 12 Jan 2009 76,749 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 74,244 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 69,234 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 69,225 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R932 KGX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R932 KGX, 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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R932 KGX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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