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R500 CHU

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,465 mi
Last recorded48,465 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 CHU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2025 48,465 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 45,834 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 42,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 41,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 37,644 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner and outer braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2021 37,644 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blow likely to affect emissions (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside wiper not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split no longer preventing dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner and outer braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2020 33,598 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Front and Off side Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Clamps corroded but Exhaust Secure

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 33,598 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Front and Off side Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Clamps corroded but Exhaust Secure

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 28,781 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

multiple exhaust clamps corroded and broken. Exhaust not leaking or likely to fall off.

Fail 4 Jul 2019 28,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight uneven tread wear on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

multiple exhaust clamps corroded and broken. Exhaust not leaking or likely to fall off.

Pass 3 Feb 2018 22,498 miles

Offside Front tyre age cracks

Rear both rear tyres age cracks

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface pitted slightly (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 18,390 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 17,473 miles

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

o/sn/s rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Aug 2014 17,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers worn

Pass 1 Aug 2013 16,985 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,625 miles

o/s n/s rear brake discsrusted

Fail 19 Jul 2012 16,625 miles

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

o/s n/s rear brake discsrusted

Pass 15 Aug 2011 16,026 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 14,673 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,589 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 11,904 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 11,139 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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R500 CHU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R500 CHU, 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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R500 CHU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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