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P600 NRS

1998 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,611 mi
Last recorded129,611 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP600 NRS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 129,611 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 128,512 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 128,113 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 126,381 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2020 126,250 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 120,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner face pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner face pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 116,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 112,539 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 108,065 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 108,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring splitting

movement in drivers lower door hinge

nearside rear inner brake pad wearing low

no tread on inside of front tyres .. offside tyre worn close to cords .. advise to replace

Pass 22 May 2015 104,058 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

O/S/F wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2014 99,463 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 May 2013 92,356 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,749 miles

ally tyres fitted to vehicle low on tread / off side front devoid of tread on inner edge / suggest replacment

Pass 19 Feb 2011 83,003 miles

front brake discs wearing

front inner tyre treads worn,..rear inner tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Feb 2010 73,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 70,745 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 59,105 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 56,571 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 56,531 miles

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

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

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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P600 NRS is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P600 NRS, 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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P600 NRS is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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