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P3 BXT

1998 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,273 mi
Last recorded88,273 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 BXT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2013 88,273 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 88,273 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 84,934 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2011 82,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 82,084 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 79,331 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 76,790 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 76,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 72,838 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2008 72,838 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2006 68,941 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front no plate fixings are loose

slight play in n/s/f drop link

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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P3 BXT is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P3 BXT, 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 P3 BXT registered?

P3 BXT is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is P3 BXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 BXT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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