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R37 BON

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,587 mi
Last recorded64,587 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 BON
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 64,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 64,433 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 63,838 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 63,425 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 62,796 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 62,792 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,454 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,842 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f and n/s/r a/roll link bar balljoints

Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,591 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside brake pipe starting to corrode slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,010 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,084 miles

front to rear brake pipe light corrosion

rear exhaust clamp corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,287 miles

front brake pads low

rear tyre treads perished and low

Pass 9 May 2007 30,616 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,444 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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R37 BON is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R37 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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What year was R37 BON registered?

R37 BON is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R37 BON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R37 BON shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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