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M16 LDN

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,697 mi
Last recorded91,697 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 LDN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,697 miles

Exhaust noisy rear boxes are missing (7.1.4)

x3 tyres are cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2018 91,693 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened s x2 (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened s x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy rear boxes are missing (7.1.4)

x3 tyres are cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2010 90,350 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 90,350 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

oil leak.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 87,734 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 77,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 77,166 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 67,257 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 56,833 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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M16 LDN is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M16 LDN, 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 M16 LDN registered?

M16 LDN is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is M16 LDN safe to buy?

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