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R507 VLM

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,202 mi
Last recorded95,202 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 VLM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 95,202 miles

Cat heatshields are corroded and loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 95,199 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Cat heatshields are corroded and loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 95,191 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 94,780 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 23 Nov 2015 94,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 8 Aug 2014 92,970 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 92,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyre tread depths low and scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2013 92,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyre tread depths low and scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2011 88,676 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 88,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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 24 May 2010 79,612 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 75,136 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 72,965 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 68,519 miles

Advise both number plates held on with elastic bands and are secure

Advise plastic covers covering most of under vehicle unable to properly inspect

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2007 68,519 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Advise plastic covers,covering most of under vehicle unable to properly inspect

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2006 63,659 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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R507 VLM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R507 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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What year was R507 VLM registered?

R507 VLM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R507 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R507 VLM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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