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P22 BOX

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,045 mi
Last recorded26,045 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 26,045 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 26,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 25,995 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 25,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 25,784 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 25,766 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 25,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 24,970 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 24,353 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 24,066 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 23,524 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,151 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 22,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,185 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 20,405 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 19,776 miles

o/s/f tyre tread 1mm on inside edge.

Fail 29 Jul 2008 19,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/s/f tyre tread 1mm on inside edge.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 19,051 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 19,051 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front lower suspension arm bushes de-laminatng.

n/s/f tyre tread 1.6mm on inside edge.

o/s/f tyre tread 1.0mm on inside edge.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 18,408 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 17,840 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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P22 BOX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P22 BOX, 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 P22 BOX registered?

P22 BOX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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The MOT history for P22 BOX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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