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VMW 142

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,838 mi
Last recorded61,838 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMW 142
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 61,838 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 61,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 61,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 61,555 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose is caught by wiring

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 61,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose is caught by wiring

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 61,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 61,425 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 61,396 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 60,885 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 60,742 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 60,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 60,591 miles

all tyres low pressure

Pass 16 Jan 2016 60,275 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 60,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 60,049 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 59,439 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,019 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 58,259 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,831 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,993 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 52,325 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 49,087 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 45,587 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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VMW 142 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red 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 VMW 142, 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 VMW 142 registered?

VMW 142 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is VMW 142 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMW 142 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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