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R548 KNJ

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,648 mi
Last recorded67,648 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 KNJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2026 67,648 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2024 67,551 miles

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

very slight play in antiroll bar d bushes

Pass 19 Aug 2023 66,961 miles

Central Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 66,791 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 66,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small damage in 2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 66,316 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 65,868 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 65,271 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 64,804 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,351 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 63,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 62,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front 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 16 May 2012 59,464 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 57,678 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 53,137 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,265 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 40,027 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 37,950 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 35,613 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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R548 KNJ is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R548 KNJ, 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 R548 KNJ registered?

R548 KNJ is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R548 KNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R548 KNJ shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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