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PLZ 2877

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,560 mi
Last recorded143,560 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 2877
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 143,560 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 143,560 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 142,794 miles

Brake pad wear warning lamp on

Brake pipe slightly corroded Fronts to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 142,791 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamps & bolts corroded through (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Brake pad wear warning lamp on

Brake pipe slightly corroded Fronts to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 141,748 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 139,629 miles

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

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

Offside washer jet partially blocked

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades splitting

lower vehicle covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2011 134,810 miles

Lower vehicle covers fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 134,796 miles

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

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

Lower vehicle covers fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 130,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 123,806 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 119,215 miles

handbrake performance near limit

Pass 9 May 2007 112,939 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 112,748 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 112,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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PLZ 2877 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PLZ 2877, 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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What year was PLZ 2877 registered?

PLZ 2877 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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