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R936 KGX

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

154,808 mi
Last recorded154,808 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 KGX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 154,808 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 154,783 miles

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Mar 2025 149,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 148,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 May 2022 148,268 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 147,624 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 146,492 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 145,480 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 144,418 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 218 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 134,396 miles

Rear Coolant leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 130,900 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 129,117 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 124,843 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 122,322 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 117,568 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 112,669 miles

Advise brake fluid spill over master cylinder.

Both front tyres low tread,distortion present,inner edges.

Brakes squeaky in operation.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate starting to fade,damaged

Front wipers starting to split.

Front,rear brake discs lipped,pitted,advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Fail 24 Jun 2010 112,639 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Advise brake fluid spill over master cylinder.

Both front tyres low tread,distortion present,inner edges.

Brakes squeaky in operation.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate starting to fade,damaged

Front wipers starting to split.

Front,rear brake discs lipped,pitted,advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 108,112 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 102,184 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 102,177 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 96,153 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 86,613 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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R936 KGX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R936 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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What year was R936 KGX registered?

R936 KGX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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