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R254 YKK

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,577 mi
Last recorded101,577 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 YKK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 101,577 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 100,976 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 22 Nov 2016 98,385 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 98,385 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 91,255 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 85,354 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 81,590 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 81,486 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)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 78,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 78,590 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 19 Jan 2010 70,823 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 63,706 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 56,353 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 48,825 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 42,664 miles

Rear brake pads look worn.

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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R254 YKK is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R254 YKK, 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 R254 YKK registered?

R254 YKK is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R254 YKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R254 YKK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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