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R39 NYG

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,482 mi
Last recorded105,482 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 NYG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 105,482 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 105,108 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

front jacking points corroded

o/s front outer sill corroded, not in a prescribed area at the minute so just ok at the time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2023 104,821 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 104,122 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 103,377 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 101,677 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 100,095 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,422 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,292 miles

slight play in both rear drop links

Fail 21 Aug 2017 96,292 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

slight play in both rear drop links

Pass 26 Aug 2016 93,109 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,835 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded under passanger floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 89,056 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 89,042 miles

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

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 86,643 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 86,643 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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 11 Sep 2012 79,921 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 79,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 75,146 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 75,146 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 71,146 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 71,146 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)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 66,266 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 66,266 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 61,862 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 57,172 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 51,265 miles

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

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

shields/guards fitted to underside of vehicle may not be possable to see all testable items at time of test.

Pass 6 Jul 2005 46,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R39 NYG is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R39 NYG, 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 R39 NYG registered?

R39 NYG is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R39 NYG safe to buy?

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