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J27 PCR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,701 mi
Last recorded92,701 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 PCR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2026 92,701 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 91,521 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 90,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 88,427 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 86,594 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 84,315 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 82,511 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 81,535 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 80,489 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,470 miles

Front bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 78,639 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 76,993 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 75,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 73,614 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 73,505 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 72,300 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 69,666 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 69,569 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 67,492 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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J27 PCR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J27 PCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J27 PCR registered?

J27 PCR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J27 PCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J27 PCR shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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