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R944 XWR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

126,194 mi
Last recorded126,194 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 XWR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2025 126,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 125,590 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 124,180 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 124,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has play as well (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 121,754 miles

off side front metal brake pipe rusting

Fail 19 Jun 2021 121,750 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area inside off side rear jacking point rusted away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

off side front metal brake pipe rusting

Pass 18 Dec 2019 119,513 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 116,002 miles

engine oil lkeak

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened triangle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 115,976 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened triangle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil lkeak

Pass 14 Nov 2017 112,536 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 112,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 107,872 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 107,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 103,076 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 103,076 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 98,541 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 98,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 93,323 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 87,793 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 83,472 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 83,472 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 81,613 miles

o/s + n/s front tyres close to limits (edges worn thin)

some brake pipes starting to corrode - advise attention

Fail 1 Nov 2010 81,604 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s + n/s front tyres close to limits (edges worn thin)

some brake pipes starting to corrode - advise attention

Pass 27 Jul 2009 78,022 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 73,866 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 73,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 73,493 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 72,514 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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R944 XWR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 R944 XWR, 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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R944 XWR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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