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A7 TVA

1998 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,526 mi
Last recorded74,526 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 TVA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 74,526 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES N/S/R ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 74,317 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 73,794 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 73,632 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 73,470 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 72,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + cracking suspension lower rear arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

general under vehicle corrosion but not excessive

Pass 31 May 2018 71,788 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + exhaust system + fittings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s o/s front wiper blades slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to vehicle under body + suspension parts in various places but not considered excessive

Pass 5 Jun 2017 71,688 miles

Body has slight corrosion to underfloor areas (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system and fittings corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 71,682 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion to underfloor areas (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system and fittings corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 71,413 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlamp washers inoperative

wing mirror adjustment inoperative, but mirrors do provide adequate view to the rear

Pass 1 Jul 2015 70,805 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 70,797 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 67,751 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 66,961 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 66,457 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,311 miles

number plates are cut down just above the size of the lettering but can be clearly read and have the correct bsu and fitting codes

Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,436 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 62,436 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,140 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 61,092 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 60,287 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 59,690 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

off side rear parking brake effiency slightly down

Fail 29 Oct 2007 59,670 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

off side rear parking brake effiency slightly down

Pass 17 Oct 2006 56,644 miles

stone chip in windscreen

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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A7 TVA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,480cc 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 A7 TVA, 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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A7 TVA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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