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R47 OJM

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

176,124 mi
Last recorded176,124 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 OJM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 176,124 miles

both rear lower ball joints have slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2022 176,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear lower ball joints have slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2019 175,895 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE WEAR

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONTS ON LIMIT REC CHANGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 175,502 miles

Offside Front tyre near limit

chip in screen

slight play in front drop links

wipers poor

Pass 7 Jul 2017 175,003 miles

Offside Front tyre on limit

slight play in front drop links

wires poor

Pass 4 Jun 2016 173,742 miles

chips in screen

front drop links have slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2015 172,010 miles

crack in screen but not in drivers viwe

n/s/r shocker has slight leak

Pass 2 May 2014 171,353 miles

n/s/r shock absorber has slight leak

small crack in centre lower screen

Pass 13 Apr 2013 168,888 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 161,502 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 153,388 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 146,935 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 137,494 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 126,695 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 110,618 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 97,838 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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R47 OJM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R47 OJM, 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 R47 OJM registered?

R47 OJM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R47 OJM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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