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R310 GDM

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,054 mi
Last recorded50,054 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 GDM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 50,054 miles

brake pad warning light on

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2016 50,054 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light on

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 117,238 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 117,238 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 115,927 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 112,112 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 108,503 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 104,677 miles

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

osr tyre just legal

slight free play in steering

Fail 7 Dec 2010 104,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osr tyre just legal

slight free play in steering

Pass 6 Aug 2009 98,990 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 98,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 92,733 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 66,130 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 66,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper worn.

slight play in n/s steering rack.

Fail 7 Sep 2006 66,130 miles

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

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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R310 GDM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R310 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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R310 GDM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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