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R203 KAR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,084 mi
Last recorded140,084 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 KAR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 140,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 139,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 139,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 137,880 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 134,013 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 134,013 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 125,352 miles

wear to front and rear brake pads

Fail 31 Jan 2020 125,352 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

wear to front and rear brake pads

Pass 26 Nov 2018 120,682 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 118,481 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 114,011 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 110,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,202 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 103,345 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 64,008 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,213 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 62,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,036 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 74,706 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 64,477 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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R203 KAR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R203 KAR, 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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R203 KAR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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