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R407 JFD

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

72,239 mi
Last recorded72,239 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 JFD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 72,239 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and cracking on outer edge and in between the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 71,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to tread wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to tread wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 70,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked and perished in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked and perished in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 69,567 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 68,519 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 68,519 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 66,983 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 63,993 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 62,376 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 60,349 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,901 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,014 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,050 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,595 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,644 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,793 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,041 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,307 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,573 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,001 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 25,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,132 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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R407 JFD is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R407 JFD, 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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R407 JFD is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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