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B6 BXT

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,501 mi
Last recorded115,501 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 BXT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 115,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 114,427 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 110,617 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 109,764 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 108,285 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 108,281 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 107,457 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 105,462 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 104,210 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 103,699 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 103,695 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)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 102,907 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 101,172 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 987,345 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 987,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,664 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,929 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 6,830 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 60,719 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 55,392 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 55,376 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Feb 2007 47,391 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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B6 BXT is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B6 BXT, 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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B6 BXT is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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