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R28 NAP

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,347 mi
Last recorded48,347 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 NAP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 48,347 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 48,084 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 47,740 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 46,827 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 43,746 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,786 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,810 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 35,968 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 33,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 28 Jan 2014 33,403 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,970 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,956 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,778 miles

O/S REAR EXHAUST CLAMP BURST

screen has wiper damage[ADVISE RENEWAL]

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 27,986 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 27,205 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,427 miles

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

both n/side brake discs in poor condition

o/side wiper poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2007 25,934 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 25,455 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 24,506 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 NAP is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R28 NAP, 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 NAP registered?

R28 NAP is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is R28 NAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R28 NAP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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