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B7 NGA

1998 Porsche Boxster

Turquoise Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 NGA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025
Pass 27 Aug 2024 94,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 94,958 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 94,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 94,427 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 93,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 90,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play rear o/s anti-roll link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear both n/s o/s indicators showing slight discolour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine management warning light on [at time of testing]

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 1 Sep 2021 90,853 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play rear o/s anti-roll link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear both n/s o/s indicators showing slight discolour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine management warning light on [at time of testing]

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 12 Jun 2019 90,838 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2015 89,289 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlamps defused

Fail 17 Jul 2015 89,289 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlamps defused

Pass 11 Jul 2014 88,440 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 86,608 miles

both rear exhaust link pipe clamps corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2012 84,893 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 84,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 83,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 70,152 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 64,495 miles

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

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

ignition switch intermitant fault

windscreen damage

Pass 28 Jun 2008 57,000 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four discs signs of corrosion due to standing

windscreen damage

Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,454 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,627 miles

front tyres wearing low

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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B7 NGA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Turquoise with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B7 NGA, 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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B7 NGA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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