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GRZ 7283

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,699 mi
Last recorded101,699 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 7283
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 101,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe, both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 101,649 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

NSF brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

OSF brake pipes corroded.

Offside Rear Coolant leak ()

Oil leak.

Play in both rear bottom ball joints.

Rear exhaust heat shields loose.

Pass 4 Jun 2020 99,481 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 99,331 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 98,333 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

SLIGHT SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE DISCS ON INNER SIDE OF DISCS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 95,105 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 91,500 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 89,838 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,016 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 84,133 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,572 miles

nsf drop lynux slight play

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,542 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 80,484 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)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 77,447 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,837 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 70,067 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,413 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 64,956 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 62,500 miles

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

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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GRZ 7283 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GRZ 7283, 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 GRZ 7283 registered?

GRZ 7283 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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