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R2 FDP

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,908 mi
Last recorded78,908 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 FDP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 78,908 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2026 78,908 miles

Nearside Rear Emissions unable to be completed Joiner defective. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Emissions unable to be completed Defective joiner. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 78,890 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 77,873 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Rear drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Rear drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 77,854 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 77,805 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 77,156 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 71,345 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,663 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 69,051 miles

emissions fluctuating

minor leak from offside rear exhaust box joint

slight plkay in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 22 Feb 2012 66,009 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 66,009 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 60,809 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 60,809 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,260 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 50,258 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 14 May 2009 41,636 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 41,636 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2008 34,199 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 34,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 27,557 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,111 miles

Air con pipe damaged by offside front jacking point

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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R2 FDP 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 63.6%.

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 R2 FDP, 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 R2 FDP registered?

R2 FDP is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R2 FDP safe to buy?

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