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R356 GCL

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,170 mi
Last recorded122,170 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 GCL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 122,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

all rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 4 Feb 2013 122,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 102,887 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 102,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

both rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 86,311 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 86,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 83,235 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 76,061 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 74,193 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 71,749 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 68,643 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 67,836 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R356 GCL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R356 GCL, 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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R356 GCL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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