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P4 BXT

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,617 mi
Last recorded96,617 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 BXT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 96,617 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 94,803 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 94,277 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 88,925 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,400 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 84,632 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 82,712 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 80,078 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 80,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 75,720 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 70,569 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P4 BXT is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P4 BXT registered?

P4 BXT is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is P4 BXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 BXT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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