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A10 GRY

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

198,126 mi
Last recorded198,126 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 GRY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 198,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 183,407 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (j))

OIL LEAK

Pass 7 Apr 2023 181,995 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2022 180,314 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 178,360 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 178,359 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2020 176,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ALL CLAMPS/FLANGES/FIXINGS CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 May 2020 176,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ALL CLAMPS/FLANGES/FIXINGS CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 175,405 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 173,684 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 170,879 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 167,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 167,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 165,634 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 165,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 163,093 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 156,881 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 156,881 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 152,726 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 148,276 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 137,801 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 128,768 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 117,088 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 117,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 10,590 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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A10 GRY is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A10 GRY, 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 A10 GRY registered?

A10 GRY is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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