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N1 DRD

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,746 mi
Last recorded93,746 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 DRD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 93,746 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 93,696 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 93,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested all lights not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner insecure (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (both pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow to come on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 92,823 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 92,755 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 92,755 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 91,073 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 90,698 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 86,600 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 86,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 79,609 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 79,609 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 73,124 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,697 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 65,256 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 63,812 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 63,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 59,141 miles

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

boot struts defective

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

nail in tyre

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

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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N1 DRD 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 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 N1 DRD, 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 N1 DRD registered?

N1 DRD is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is N1 DRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 DRD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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