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R491 OWT

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,979 mi
Last recorded57,979 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 OWT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 57,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 57,975 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,658 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 57,377 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,318 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,146 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,087 miles

adv both front shock absorbers corroded

adv corrosion starting to appear on brake pipes

adv nearside rear anti roll bar drop link has slight movement

Fail 4 Sep 2009 57,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

adv both front shock absorbers corroded

adv corrosion starting to appear on brake pipes

adv nearside rear anti roll bar drop link has slight movement

Pass 5 Apr 2008 56,911 miles

IGNITION COIL UNIT CASINGS STARTING TO SEPARATE.

NEARSIDE REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK SLIGHTLY WORN.

VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,567 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 56,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 56,090 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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R491 OWT is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R491 OWT, 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 R491 OWT registered?

R491 OWT is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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