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L1 CPU

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,968 mi
Last recorded94,968 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 CPU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 94,968 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2015 93,804 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 92,964 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 92,242 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,008 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 89,707 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 87,342 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 87,317 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 82,893 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 77,612 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 77,612 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 66,923 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 66,923 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 56,546 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 47,381 miles

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Fail 23 Sep 2005 47,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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L1 CPU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L1 CPU, 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 L1 CPU registered?

L1 CPU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is L1 CPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 CPU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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