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R543 FRW

1998 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,705 mi
Last recorded32,705 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 FRW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear selection lights indicating selector fault

Fail 4 Oct 2012 32,665 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake servo operation sluggish

gear selection lights indicating selector fault

Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,253 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,480 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,278 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 27,042 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 26,586 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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R543 FRW is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R543 FRW, 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

How do I check the history of R543 FRW?

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What year was R543 FRW registered?

R543 FRW is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R543 FRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 FRW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R543 FRW have outstanding finance?

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