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N40 REY

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,001 mi
Last recorded140,001 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 REY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 140,001 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 140,667 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 140,207 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 139,078 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 135,068 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 134,944 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 130,251 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 128,161 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 128,161 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 123,221 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 115,211 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 114,241 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 106,362 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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N40 REY is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N40 REY, 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 N40 REY registered?

N40 REY is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is N40 REY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N40 REY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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