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PAT 270R

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

40,505 mi
Last recorded40,505 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAT 270R
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 40,505 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 38,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 36,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 33,074 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 30,898 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 30,095 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 30,073 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 30,066 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,996 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,924 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,922 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 29,911 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 29,704 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 29,602 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 29,268 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,915 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 28,660 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,233 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,633 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 27,631 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 26,520 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 42,890 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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PAT 270R is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 PAT 270R, 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 PAT 270R registered?

PAT 270R is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is PAT 270R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAT 270R shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PAT 270R have outstanding finance?

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