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R142 ALH

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,791 mi
Last recorded71,791 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 ALH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,791 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 69,153 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 66,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 66,010 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,867 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,391 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 61,391 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,524 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,121 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,137 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 51,137 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,777 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 47,046 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,913 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 41,366 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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R142 ALH is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R142 ALH, 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 R142 ALH registered?

R142 ALH is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R142 ALH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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