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R261 ACC

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,740 mi
Last recorded59,740 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 ACC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 59,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 59,702 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 59,613 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 59,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 59,298 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,189 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 59,119 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2009 54,367 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 49,848 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,577 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 46,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

n/s/r brake disc is slightly scored

Pass 31 May 2006 44,525 miles

both nearside front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

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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R261 ACC is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R261 ACC, 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 R261 ACC registered?

R261 ACC is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 January 1998.

Is R261 ACC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 ACC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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