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R399 HPN

1998 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,461 mi
Last recorded116,461 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 HPN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 116,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 116,298 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 116,293 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 11,231 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 109,400 miles

both rear tyres low

slight exhaust blow rear clamps loose

Pass 6 Sep 2012 105,602 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Sep 2011 101,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r c.v boot perished

Pass 21 Apr 2010 99,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

o/s/r inner and outter driveshaft gaiters starting to split

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 27 Dec 2008 96,966 miles

n/s seat belt poor

Fail 27 Dec 2008 96,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s seat belt poor

Pass 29 Nov 2007 94,195 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear inner & outer c v boots split

rear under tray damage

wipers split both

Fail 20 Nov 2007 94,195 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear inner & outer c v boots split

rear under tray damage

wipers split both

Fail 31 Oct 2007 94,038 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 82,510 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

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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R399 HPN is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R399 HPN, 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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R399 HPN is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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