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R301 GDM

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,625 mi
Last recorded93,625 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 GDM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 93,625 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 92,969 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 91,766 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 91,369 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 91,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 91,189 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 90,799 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 90,031 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jul 2009 87,319 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 83,006 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2007 76,940 miles

both front tyre treads low on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2006 67,150 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 67,150 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R301 GDM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R301 GDM, 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 R301 GDM registered?

R301 GDM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R301 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 GDM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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