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R296 GGF

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

86,974 mi
Last recorded86,974 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 GGF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 86,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 86,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 82,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 82,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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 29 Jul 2024 79,414 miles

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 26 Jul 2023 76,157 miles

Offside front seat belt locking buckle sticky in operation.

Pass 1 Aug 2022 72,651 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 72,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 69,501 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 69,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,281 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 May 2019 66,207 miles

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

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

Front both sides shock casing corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3 / 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake has reserve travel

ignition switch has some internal fault

under fully cover fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2018 62,931 miles

Engine covers fitted

Ignition switch has a intermittent fault

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2018 62,873 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished /cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear Oil leak

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished /cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

ignition switch as a intermittent fault ?

parking brake just met limit 16%

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 60,185 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 59,939 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 58,210 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,655 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 54,727 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 53,207 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 50,882 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 49,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Tyre low tread

Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 48,309 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 45,774 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 45,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake pedal return stiff

Pass 25 May 2007 43,873 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 41,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 41,988 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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R296 GGF is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R296 GGF, 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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R296 GGF is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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