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G20 BOX

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,226 mi
Last recorded111,226 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 111,226 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 111,226 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 102,254 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 9 May 2009 97,633 miles

both front wipers slightly smearing

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

minor scratches and dents on bodywork

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

rear brakes worn

Fail 2 May 2009 97,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front wipers slightly smearing

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

minor scratches and dents on bodywork

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

rear brakes worn

Pass 26 Jun 2008 92,900 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 88,913 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 88,905 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 85,523 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 85,523 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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G20 BOX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G20 BOX, 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 G20 BOX registered?

G20 BOX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is G20 BOX safe to buy?

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