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R116 TJR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,252 mi
Last recorded113,252 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 TJR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 113,252 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2017 113,249 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 105,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front nail in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2016 105,804 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front nail in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 94,909 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 94,426 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 76,548 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 3 May 2014 76,548 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,559 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 75,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,881 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 70,423 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 70,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,290 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,422 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 61,295 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,396 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 52,355 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 47,977 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 43,548 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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R116 TJR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R116 TJR, 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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R116 TJR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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