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P5 NFM

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,806 mi
Last recorded95,806 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 NFM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 95,806 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 95,637 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,633 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 95,619 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 94,962 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 94,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 92,959 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 92,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 87,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 85,504 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 74,726 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 64,147 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 56,867 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 49,675 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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P5 NFM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P5 NFM, 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 P5 NFM registered?

P5 NFM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is P5 NFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 NFM shows 14 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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