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R247 VRH

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,122 mi
Last recorded90,122 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 VRH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 90,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 86,483 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 77,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 77,654 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 77,017 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Round (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 76,397 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,326 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 71,486 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 67,191 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 67,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 63,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 57,963 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 56,957 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,926 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,829 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,927 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,380 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,217 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,451 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,181 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 38,087 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 34,763 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 34,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack between treads

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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R247 VRH is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R247 VRH, 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 R247 VRH registered?

R247 VRH is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R247 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R247 VRH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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