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R305 SLE

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,630 mi
Last recorded63,630 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 SLE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 63,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front sub frame,steering rack,front to rear brake and fuel pipes and chassis covered by under trays

hand brake leaver has no reserve travel

Fail 16 Sep 2021 63,236 miles

Front Brake hose porous both brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre misshaped on inner edge

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

parking brake leaver has no reverse travel

Pass 7 Oct 2020 58,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake leaver has no reserve travel

Fail 1 Oct 2020 58,813 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake leaver has no reserve travel

Pass 14 Oct 2019 53,950 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 53,950 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 49,650 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 47,526 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 47,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT!!! and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 46,118 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 45,335 miles

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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 45,335 miles

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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s iner front tyres worn

perishing and cracking to n/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,009 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,324 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,162 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 40,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,638 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,338 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 34,415 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,860 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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R305 SLE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R305 SLE, 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 R305 SLE registered?

R305 SLE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R305 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R305 SLE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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