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R220 BLE

1998 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,171 mi
Last recorded128,171 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 BLE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 128,171 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 128,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 124,697 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 107,921 miles

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

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 12 Oct 2006 96,690 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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R220 BLE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R220 BLE, 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 R220 BLE registered?

R220 BLE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R220 BLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 BLE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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