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R495 VLM

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,131 mi
Last recorded180,131 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 VLM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 180,131 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 180,109 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,999 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 150,975 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

Fail 24 Nov 2015 150,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2014 130,921 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Nov 2014 130,921 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2013 108,958 miles

Bump stops deterioated

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Nov 2013 108,958 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Bump stops deterioated

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 84,230 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front and offside front bump stops deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2011 60,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 60,070 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,849 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,421 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 51,550 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 49,901 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 47,560 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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R495 VLM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R495 VLM, 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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R495 VLM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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