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R506 VLM

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,526 mi
Last recorded63,526 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 VLM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bolts Joining Flange are corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 63,261 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2019 60,640 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 60,528 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 56,667 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 52,761 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 46,395 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 46,380 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 41,192 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 41,192 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 39,607 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 39,233 miles

brake discs and all components under car rusted due to lack of use

Pass 29 May 2012 39,224 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished and just passed test

Fail 28 May 2012 39,224 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished and just passed test

Pass 31 May 2011 39,199 miles

all brake discs rusty,due to lack of use.

both front tyre side wall perished,but not showing cords

Pass 26 May 2010 39,191 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs pitted

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,909 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 37,740 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,702 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 7 Apr 2006 29,143 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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R506 VLM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R506 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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R506 VLM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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