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AVI 4512

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,824 mi
Last recorded121,824 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVI 4512
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 121,824 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak

Fail 29 Apr 2026 121,793 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exc. leak of gases, lambda exc lean (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box exc. corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak

Pass 29 May 2025 121,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front have inside edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 121,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2024 120,430 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 120,049 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 120,049 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 119,397 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 118,697 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 118,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 117,323 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 114,753 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 114,750 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 112,704 miles

Nearside Front suspension stabilizer arm damaged

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 109,546 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 106,167 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 103,422 miles

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

all 4 tyres lightly deteriated

Pass 11 Jan 2013 100,642 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 97,984 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 96,897 miles

front and rear brake discs corroided

Fail 26 Jan 2011 96,897 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear brake discs corroided

Pass 20 Oct 2009 94,460 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 90,613 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 90,613 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 87,680 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 87,651 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 83,101 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 83,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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AVI 4512 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AVI 4512, 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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AVI 4512 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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