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J278 MRN

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,396 mi
Last recorded61,396 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 MRN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 61,396 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 61,378 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 60,530 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 60,525 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 58,665 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 57,973 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 57,166 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 56,245 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 56,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,367 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 50,102 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 50,098 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 47,280 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,564 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 41,627 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,609 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 36,609 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,593 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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J278 MRN is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J278 MRN, 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 J278 MRN registered?

J278 MRN is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is J278 MRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J278 MRN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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