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R104 YYC

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,675 mi
Last recorded137,675 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 YYC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 137,675 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 137,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2008

both front brake hoses perished

damage to n/s/f plastic inner arch

engine management lamp illuminated

o/s/f lens missing

one n/s/r position lamp not working

passenger wingmirror glass damaged

rear reg plate edges shortened

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Fail 18 Aug 2008

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play o/s/f steering arm

both front brake hoses perished

damage to n/s/f plastic inner arch

engine management lamp illuminated

o/s/f lens missing

one n/s/r position lamp not working

passenger wingmirror glass damaged

rear reg plate edges shortened

Pass 28 Jul 2006 98,944 miles

mile ometer not illuminated/ rear number plate side cover's removed/rear disc's slightly pitted

Fail 20 Jul 2006 98,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

speedometer not illuminated

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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R104 YYC is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R104 YYC, 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 R104 YYC registered?

R104 YYC is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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