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R554 TRH

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,293 mi
Last recorded78,293 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 TRH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 78,293 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 78,045 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 77,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various across vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 77,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various across vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 77,377 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 77,125 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 76,744 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 76,738 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 76,229 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 75,321 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,651 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2016 74,615 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 73,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,260 miles

nearside rear strut weeping oil

Fail 10 Jul 2014 73,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear strut weeping oil

Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,768 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 69,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,862 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,081 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 66,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 65,060 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 62,881 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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R554 TRH is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R554 TRH, 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 R554 TRH registered?

R554 TRH is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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