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P9 SFA

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,144 mi
Last recorded84,144 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 SFA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 84,144 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 76,988 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 76,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,431 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 68,578 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,851 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 63,131 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,157 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 43,786 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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P9 SFA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P9 SFA, 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 P9 SFA registered?

P9 SFA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is P9 SFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P9 SFA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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