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G7 MBL

1998 Porsche Boxster

Green Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,687 mi
Last recorded54,687 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 MBL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 54,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear brake disc slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2013 54,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 54,639 miles

advise o/s reardrop link slight play

Fail 3 Nov 2012 54,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

advise4 o/s rear drop link slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2011 54,620 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 54,110 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 52,532 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 19 Jul 2008 49,666 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,426 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 34,037 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 34,030 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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G7 MBL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Green with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G7 MBL, 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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G7 MBL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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