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B10 XST

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,991 mi
Last recorded50,991 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 XST
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 50,991 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 50,953 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 50,821 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 50,821 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 50,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 49,977 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 49,371 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 48,754 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 48,022 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 47,923 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,351 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,486 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,487 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,074 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 39,460 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 34,193 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 34,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 31,917 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,279 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 24,303 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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B10 XST 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 85%.

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 B10 XST, 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 B10 XST registered?

B10 XST is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B10 XST safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 XST shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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