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K666 RBA

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,455 mi
Last recorded137,455 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK666 RBA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 137,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2019 137,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2016 136,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 132,276 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 123,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Excessive engine oil leak. (requires immediate attention)

Front radiator cooling fans not cutting in engine overheats.

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

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

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

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

One high level stop lamp not working.

Rear Engine cooling fan not working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 123,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Excessive engine oil leak. (requires immediate attention)

Front radiator cooling fans not cutting in engine overheats.

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

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

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

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

One high level stop lamp not working.

Rear Engine cooling fan not working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 113,751 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded. Exhaust manifold securing bolts both sides corroded/deteriorated.

Ignition switch supply fault.

Fail 23 May 2013 113,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

offside rear shocker damp, nearside front brake pipe poorly routed, offside front shocker leaking and close to failure, damage to zone B of screen

Pass 20 Apr 2012 111,002 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 111,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 110,994 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 110,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

slight misting of oil on shock absorbers (mainly n/s/r)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 104,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 96,399 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 895,147 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 76,855 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 70,909 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 70,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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K666 RBA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K666 RBA, 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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K666 RBA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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