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R155 NFL

1998 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,866 mi
Last recorded110,866 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 NFL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 110,866 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 108,500 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured and on limit, owner shown (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 105,496 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 105,490 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 103,573 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 102,457 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 100,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge closeto limits

complete under body shields fitted

Pass 7 May 2013 95,241 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 92,655 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 92,655 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 90,064 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 90,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 86,745 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 84,552 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 82,455 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 82,343 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 19 Mar 2007 74,431 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 70,264 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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R155 NFL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R155 NFL, 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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R155 NFL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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