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R34 CJW

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Lpg 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,673 mi
Last recorded108,673 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 CJW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 108,673 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

ignition switch faulty

Fail 23 Jun 2009 108,673 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

ignition switch faulty

Pass 19 Jun 2008 101,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 95,865 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 95,781 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 94,915 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 94,905 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2005 81,583 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 CJW is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R34 CJW, 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 R34 CJW registered?

R34 CJW is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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