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R165 BLB

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,834 mi
Last recorded89,834 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 BLB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 89,834 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2020 89,428 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2020 89,428 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 89,398 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,383 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 83,243 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2011 72,650 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 71,025 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 71,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 65,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 55,904 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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R165 BLB is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R165 BLB, 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 R165 BLB registered?

R165 BLB is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R165 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R165 BLB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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