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M123 BAR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,938 mi
Last recorded41,938 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 BAR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 41,938 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 41,898 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 41,820 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 41,541 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 47,050 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 40,397 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 39,847 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 39,503 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 38,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 37,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres severe cracking,cords not exposed 255 40 17

Fail 1 Jul 2013 37,711 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres severe cracking,cords not exposed 255 40 17

Pass 17 Dec 2009 37,006 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,438 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 35,427 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2007 33,294 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 33,287 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 31,214 miles

brake discs begining to wear and inner surfaces deteriorate

Pass 28 Dec 2005 28,928 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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M123 BAR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc 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 M123 BAR, 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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M123 BAR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 November 1998.

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