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R130 LFM

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

166,874 mi
Last recorded166,874 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 LFM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 166,874 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 166,835 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 165,211 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2017 160,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 160,839 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 156,183 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

cannot inspect n/s/r brake pipes due to excessive underseal

Pass 27 Sep 2014 145,022 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2013 134,244 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 123,756 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 113,784 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 96,355 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 83,341 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 70,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 17 Sep 2007 57,994 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 48,672 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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R130 LFM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R130 LFM, 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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R130 LFM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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