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A13 KBF

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,519 mi
Last recorded87,519 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 KBF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2026 87,519 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear section rubbing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged around engine bay rubbing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator area ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 11 Mar 2025 86,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 85,947 miles

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

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

Plastic covers prevent full underside inspection.

Pass 17 May 2019 85,454 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 85,117 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 84,903 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 84,109 miles

underside of vehicle covered in plastic shrouds - cannot inspect

Fail 16 May 2016 84,107 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear - at front [burst while performing rbt] (3.6.A.1)

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in plastic shrouds - cannot inspect

Pass 13 May 2015 83,129 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 83,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2014 81,636 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 79,337 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 79,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 78,894 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 76,498 miles

Nearside rear anti roll bar D bush worn

Pass 7 May 2010 74,246 miles

Corrosion to both front shock absorbers

Pass 5 May 2009 72,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2008 72,007 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 70,948 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2006 66,419 miles

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

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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A13 KBF is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A13 KBF, 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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A13 KBF is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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