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R22 FRM

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,478 mi
Last recorded68,478 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 FRM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 68,478 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 66,921 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 64,919 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 61,018 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 61,018 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 59,321 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,341 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 58,095 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 56,960 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 56,418 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,558 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 54,634 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,263 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,231 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 47,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,590 miles

Slight corrosion on all brake discs.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,917 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 3 Jun 2009 39,440 miles

both front and both rear brake discs corroded on inside surfaces

both front tyres 2mm on inside edges

Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,837 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 37,837 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 36,261 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,642 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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R22 FRM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R22 FRM, 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 R22 FRM registered?

R22 FRM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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