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B8 XPS

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,736 mi
Last recorded52,736 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

RegistrationB8 XPS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 52,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly misshaped

Pass 12 Jul 2024 52,706 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 52,696 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 52,617 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 52,507 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 52,281 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 52,219 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,952 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 51,609 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 51,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 51,165 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 50,859 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 50,521 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 50,428 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 49,718 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,825 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,012 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,901 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,604 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 39,297 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 28,705 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B8 XPS is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B8 XPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B8 XPS?

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What year was B8 XPS registered?

B8 XPS is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is B8 XPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 XPS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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