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B13 KJE

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,236 mi
Last recorded48,236 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 KJE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 48,236 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 47,602 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 46,381 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 45,365 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 45,118 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 44,830 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 44,046 miles

ignition switch requires attention, affecting the operation of wipers and headlight.

Fail 8 Aug 2018 44,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ignition switch requires attention, affecting the operation of wipers and headlight.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 43,162 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 41,287 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,835 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,579 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,610 miles

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

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link arm.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,522 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,887 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,614 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 9 May 2008 31,814 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 30,997 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 29,797 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 29,797 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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B13 KJE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B13 KJE, 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 B13 KJE registered?

B13 KJE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is B13 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 KJE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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