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IIB 2882

1998 Porsche Boxster

Turquoise Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,792 mi
Last recorded84,792 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIB 2882
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 84,792 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded causing weak beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded causing weak beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 84,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded causing weak beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,368 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 83,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2019 78,108 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 74,592 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 74,184 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 73,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 68,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2013 68,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 64,449 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 64,449 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 59,674 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 59,674 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,538 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 54,538 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,351 miles

nearside and offside front tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,619 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 42,021 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 42,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 39,907 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)

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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IIB 2882 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Turquoise with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 IIB 2882, 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 IIB 2882 registered?

IIB 2882 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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