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R286 UKH

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,459 mi
Last recorded53,459 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 UKH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 53,459 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 51,156 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 50,793 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 50,645 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to legal limit osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs pitted inside osr and nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 50,517 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,018 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,674 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 48,297 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 46,634 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 46,624 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,808 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 41,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2012 38,067 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 37,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 37,548 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,916 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2010 36,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 36,833 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,638 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 34,642 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 32,991 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 31,718 miles

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

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

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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R286 UKH 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 77.3%.

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 R286 UKH, 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 R286 UKH registered?

R286 UKH is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R286 UKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R286 UKH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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