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R131 PFT

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,480 mi
Last recorded40,480 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 PFT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 40,480 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 39,777 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 39,339 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 38,844 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 37,849 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 35,592 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,776 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 29,350 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 28,935 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,489 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,999 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2011 27,998 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,494 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,836 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,201 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,647 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,153 miles

slight play o/s/f droplink

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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R131 PFT is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R131 PFT, 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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R131 PFT is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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