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B9 TDF

1998 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,035 mi
Last recorded76,035 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 TDF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 76,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 76,033 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 75,577 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 75,172 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 74,791 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 74,455 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 74,152 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 73,658 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 73,470 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 73,330 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 72,633 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 70,687 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,250 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 69,489 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 66,186 miles

cuts in inner side wall n/s/r tyre

cuts in inner side wall o/s/r tyre

wear in front brake disc's

wear on inner n/s/f tyre

wear on inner o/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,727 miles

O/S and n/s front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Fail 19 Feb 2010 63,647 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S and n/s front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 61,908 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 60,235 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 58,509 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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B9 TDF is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B9 TDF, 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 B9 TDF registered?

B9 TDF is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is B9 TDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 TDF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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