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R383 ENF

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,400 mi
Last recorded91,400 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 ENF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 91,400 miles

exhaust flange bolts badly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2024 90,483 miles

ALL EXHAUST FLANGE RETAINING BOLTS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 25 Jul 2024 90,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

ALL EXHAUST FLANGE RETAINING BOLTS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 4 Jul 2023 89,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

steering noisey

Pass 27 Jul 2022 88,276 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,173 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 88,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,020 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 87,839 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 87,216 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 86,623 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 86,597 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 85,402 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 84,470 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 84,470 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2013 82,280 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 81,986 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 79,246 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 79,246 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 76,257 miles

front tyres 1.6mm,exhaust bolts and clamps corroded,

Pass 23 Oct 2008 73,229 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 73,229 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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R383 ENF is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R383 ENF, 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 R383 ENF registered?

R383 ENF is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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