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A7 XCF

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,243 mi
Last recorded94,243 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 XCF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 94,243 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 94,182 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 94,066 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 93,997 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 93,548 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 93,432 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 93,172 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 92,911 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 92,911 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 92,411 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 92,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2016 91,568 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 90,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 84,165 miles

front off side brake pipe corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2012 83,534 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 83,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 82,141 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 80,967 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 80,967 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 80,940 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 72,499 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,920 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,411 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 50,811 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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A7 XCF is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 A7 XCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 XCF registered?

A7 XCF is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A7 XCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 XCF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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