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R275 SLE

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,889 mi
Last recorded94,889 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 SLE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 94,889 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 92,334 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 89,885 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 87,789 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 85,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 84,902 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 81,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 81,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition on joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2017 81,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2017 81,399 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk (5.2.5a)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted

oil leak on engine

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2015 81,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parts of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2014 80,848 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust clamps corroded

exhaust securing nuts and bolts corroded at manifolds

oil leak at o/s of engine

Pass 28 May 2013 80,579 miles

bolts securing exhaust at manifold joint badly corroded

exhaust clamps corroded at silencer

Pass 9 May 2012 79,996 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 79,392 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 77,894 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 77,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 76,874 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 69,204 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 26 Apr 2007 61,364 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 54,791 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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R275 SLE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc 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 R275 SLE, 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 R275 SLE registered?

R275 SLE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R275 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R275 SLE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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