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R114 RJB

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,889 mi
Last recorded44,889 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 RJB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 44,889 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 44,215 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 44,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Nov 2023 44,210 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2022 43,425 miles

slight exhaust leak from rear exhaust but not to excess at present

Pass 28 Jun 2021 42,290 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 41,412 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 40,918 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 40,365 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 39,157 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 37,774 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 35,415 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 33,490 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,064 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 30,086 miles

nearside handbrake performance low

suspension noisy

all brake discs very rusty and in very poor condition

all brake pipes very rusty and weak

all tyres just legal

front lower arm bushes and drop links worn

Fail 4 Jul 2012 30,086 miles

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

all brake discs very rusty and in very poor condition

all brake pipes very rusty and weak

all tyres just legal

front lower arm bushes and drop links worn

nearside handbrake performance low

suspension noisy

Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,594 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,774 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,461 miles

all brake pipes very rusty and weak

all tyres just legal

exhaust rusting

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,177 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,627 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,462 miles

front brake discs rusting

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 19 May 2005 22,773 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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R114 RJB is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R114 RJB, 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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R114 RJB is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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