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R471 VKX

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,208 mi
Last recorded82,208 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 VKX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 82,208 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,749 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 81,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 81,209 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 81,208 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 81,149 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 81,148 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 76,987 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 73,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 70,799 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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R471 VKX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R471 VKX, 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 R471 VKX registered?

R471 VKX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R471 VKX safe to buy?

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