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R179 MMR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,862 mi
Last recorded88,862 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 MMR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 88,862 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 87,844 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 87,578 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 85,231 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 78,231 miles

E.M.L illuminated

o/s/f roll bar link has slight play

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

park brake efficiency only just met requirments

Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,817 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 66,808 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 57,817 miles

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHED / SPLIT THROUGH THE TREAD PATTERN

Fail 9 Oct 2006 57,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHED / SPLIT THROUGH THE TREAD PATTERN

Pass 21 Oct 2005 51,892 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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R179 MMR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R179 MMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R179 MMR registered?

R179 MMR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R179 MMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 MMR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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