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R34 BON

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,238 mi
Last recorded136,238 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 BON
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 136,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 136,037 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 135,787 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 135,787 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 135,509 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING & METAL GETTING THIN.

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX HAS VARIOUS SMALL RECTURES. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 135,509 miles

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

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING & METAL GETTING THIN.

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE VERY LOW ON TREAD,1.6-0 MM INNER EDGE.(205-50X17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE VERY LOW ON TREAD,2-0 MM INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX HAS VARIOUS SMALL RECTURES. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 135,080 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 135,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 134,124 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 129,653 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 126,525 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 122,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak os and ns ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 122,814 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak os and ns ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 118,693 miles

Front slight play in steering rack inner joints

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

engine bay and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

oil leak

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 20 Apr 2015 113,627 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 113,485 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 108,853 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 108,853 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 100,090 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 94,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 87,159 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 81,108 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 73,375 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 67,616 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 61,810 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 55,272 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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R34 BON is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R34 BON, 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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R34 BON is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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