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R312 CDC

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,326 mi
Last recorded68,326 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 CDC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 68,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s front and rear caliper brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s front to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded N/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine and underbody covers fitted

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s and o/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 68,126 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 67,967 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2022 67,672 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 67,662 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,207 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2020 66,525 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,909 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 22 Mar 2018 65,195 miles

under trays fitted a full inspection cannot be completed pass and advise

Fail 21 Mar 2018 65,172 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s rears (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc modified and seriously weakened front (3.5.1n)

under trays fitted a full inspection cannot be completed pass and advise

Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,365 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 63,433 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,114 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,767 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,439 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,534 miles

Rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,679 miles

Both rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,975 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,150 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 30,149 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 25,639 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,175 miles

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

two washer jets blocked.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,270 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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R312 CDC is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R312 CDC, 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 R312 CDC registered?

R312 CDC is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R312 CDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R312 CDC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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