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P40 RSG

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

18,703 mi
Last recorded18,703 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 RSG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 18,703 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 18,703 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 15,926 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 11,990 miles

both rear and o/s front brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2023 10,293 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 8,708 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 7,928 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 7,626 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 7,505 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 7,390 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 7,131 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 6,928 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 6,728 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 6,046 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 5,738 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 5,395 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 5,103 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 4,893 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 4,868 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 4,581 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 4,287 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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P40 RSG 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 95.2%.

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 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 P40 RSG, 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 P40 RSG registered?

P40 RSG is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is P40 RSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 RSG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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