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R427 FWY

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,231 mi
Last recorded61,231 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 FWY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 61,231 miles

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

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

large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

Fail 25 Jul 2017 61,217 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

Pass 12 Jul 2016 58,824 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,707 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,464 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,198 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,812 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,778 miles

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

n/s front brake disc inner surface slightly pitted

o/s n/s rear brake disc surfaces slightly pitted

Fail 7 Jun 2010 55,778 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

n/s front brake disc inner surface slightly pitted

o/s n/s rear brake disc surfaces slightly pitted

Pass 27 May 2009 53,305 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 50,496 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2008 50,438 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Jun 2007 47,407 miles

n/s front tyre on limit going thin on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2006 45,079 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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R427 FWY is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R427 FWY, 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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R427 FWY is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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