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98 BR

2002 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,879 mi
Last recorded47,879 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 BR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 47,879 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 47,814 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 47,708 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 47,687 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 47,683 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 46,891 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 46,293 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 46,288 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 46,207 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,148 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,098 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,992 miles

slight pitting front and rear brake discs

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,284 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,158 miles

front brake discs in poor condition [inner surfaces] n/s and o/s pitted

Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,984 miles

slight pitting n/s and o/s front brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,780 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,733 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,629 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 27,260 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 27,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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98 BR is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2002 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 62,772 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 98 BR, 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 24 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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98 BR is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is 98 BR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98 BR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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