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R20 SDF

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,554 mi
Last recorded31,554 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 SDF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 31,554 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,721 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 30,577 miles

slihgt ring off an exhaust heatshield

Fail 27 Jun 2011 30,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slihgt ring off an exhaust heatshield

Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,916 miles

slight pitting starting on brake discs

Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,383 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,821 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,188 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 26,699 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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R20 SDF 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 R20 SDF, 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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How do I check the history of R20 SDF?

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What year was R20 SDF registered?

R20 SDF is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R20 SDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 SDF 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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