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M6 BXR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,380 mi
Last recorded40,380 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 BXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 40,380 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 40,361 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 40,210 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 40,210 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 40,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 40,191 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 40,167 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 40,148 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2016 40,090 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,085 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 May 2014 39,980 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 39,931 miles

high level stop lamp not working in total

Fail 1 May 2013 39,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

high level stop lamp not working in total

management light on

Pass 2 Feb 2012 39,831 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,451 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,028 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,617 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,930 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 35,514 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M6 BXR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M6 BXR, 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 M6 BXR registered?

M6 BXR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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