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R28 GRD

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Lpg 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,155 mi
Last recorded84,155 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 GRD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 84,155 miles

all tyres beginning to perish

Pass 26 Sep 2024 83,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 83,836 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 83,214 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 82,638 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 82,101 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 81,169 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 80,242 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 77,696 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 77,696 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 76,525 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 75,317 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,128 miles

Offside Front 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 15 Apr 2014 73,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs slightly corroded

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system bolts corroded

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 Apr 2014 73,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs slightly corroded

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system bolts corroded

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Aug 2011 72,166 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2009 68,893 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 68,893 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 64,017 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 59,856 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 59,856 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 53,971 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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R28 GRD is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc lpg 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 R28 GRD, 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 R28 GRD registered?

R28 GRD is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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