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BXZ 8253

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

74,860 mi
Last recorded74,860 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXZ 8253
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 74,860 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 74,623 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 74,244 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 73,203 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 72,081 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 72,081 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,726 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 69,887 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 67,952 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 66,147 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 62,456 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,149 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,879 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front suspension mc pherson struts bump stop / gaitors adrift from top fixings

rear exhaust silencer retaining clamps corroded and weak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,180 miles

offside front and nearside front suspension protective gaitors and bump stops adrift from top fixings

Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,588 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 42,143 miles

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,254 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,848 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 27,166 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges. Tracking out?

Pass 14 Oct 2005 25,712 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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BXZ 8253 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BXZ 8253, 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

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What year was BXZ 8253 registered?

BXZ 8253 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is BXZ 8253 safe to buy?

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