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B4 VJA

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,929 mi
Last recorded55,929 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 VJA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 55,929 miles

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

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

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 Front 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 30 May 2025 55,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 54,986 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 54,530 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 53,905 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 53,200 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 52,684 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 52,551 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 51,245 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,571 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,027 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,941 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 45,941 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,431 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,411 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 42,399 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,069 miles

mist in w/screen o/s lower

Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,750 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,766 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,027 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 34,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

shallow splits in n/s front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,384 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 31,475 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 29,577 miles

Cracks appearing on both front tyre outer sidewalls.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 29,577 miles

Cracks appearing on both front tyre outer sidewalls.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,567 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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B4 VJA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B4 VJA, 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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B4 VJA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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