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R52 OJM

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

102,552 mi
Last recorded102,552 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 OJM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 102,552 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 101,175 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 96,131 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inside edge

Fail 16 Apr 2018 96,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on the inside edge

Pass 30 Mar 2017 86,606 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 81,318 miles

Centre Upper windscreen is cracked but not obstructing drivers view

undertrays fitted restricting view of underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,290 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,867 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,051 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges.. rear tyres on legal limits on inner edges now

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,092 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,166 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 46,692 miles

steam coming from front o/s when warm

Pass 2 May 2009 45,506 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 44,614 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 43,574 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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R52 OJM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R52 OJM, 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 R52 OJM registered?

R52 OJM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R52 OJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 OJM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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