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R536 XOM

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,773 mi
Last recorded110,773 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 XOM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 110,773 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both sides clamps rotting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 110,453 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 109,356 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 106,127 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 104,178 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 104,164 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 103,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlights starting to frost up

Pass 3 Oct 2013 102,487 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 100,998 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 98,769 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 98,249 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 96,774 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 96,773 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 92,058 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 85,562 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 85,562 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R536 XOM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R536 XOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R536 XOM registered?

R536 XOM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R536 XOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R536 XOM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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