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R175 BLH

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,343 mi
Last recorded97,343 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 BLH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 97,343 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 96,617 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 96,390 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 95,625 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 94,643 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 94,118 miles

Brake pad warning lamp is on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 93,370 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 90,124 miles

Rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion

rear exhaust bolts corroded both sides

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2017 90,124 miles

Rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust bolts corroded both sides

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2016 87,208 miles

adjusted nearside headlight aim

Pass 14 Jul 2015 85,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 82,475 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 82,475 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 80,020 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,214 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,359 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 70,394 miles

chip in screen

wear front disc

Pass 14 May 2007 68,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2006 61,109 miles

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

some play in rear suspension link arm joints

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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R175 BLH is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R175 BLH, 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 R175 BLH registered?

R175 BLH is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R175 BLH safe to buy?

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