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N80 XSA

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,733 mi
Last recorded78,733 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN80 XSA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,733 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 78,733 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 78,680 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 78,624 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

washer pipe conection dammaged behind battery

Pass 23 Jul 2011 78,483 miles

Nail in front tyre

front brake discs lipped and starting to become thin

nearside front tyre tread perishing and cracking on edge

offside front tyre tread starting to perish and crack

rear brake discs starting to pit

recomend brake check

Fail 16 Jul 2011 78,400 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nail in front tyre

front brake discs lipped and starting to become thin

nearside front tyre tread perishing and cracking on edge

offside front tyre tread starting to perish and crack

rear brake discs starting to pit

recomend brake check

Pass 30 Jul 2010 76,432 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,956 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 73,849 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 70,469 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 68,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 62,606 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 62,275 miles

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

unable to check brake pipes fully due to under trays

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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N80 XSA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N80 XSA, 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

How do I check the history of N80 XSA?

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What year was N80 XSA registered?

N80 XSA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is N80 XSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N80 XSA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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