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R556 PEO

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,126 mi
Last recorded73,126 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 PEO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 73,126 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,737 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 65,128 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 65,128 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 62,563 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 62,563 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,489 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres cracking in side wall

Fail 12 Jun 2012 61,489 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres cracking in side wall

Fail 26 Apr 2012 61,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres cracking in outside wall

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,655 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres starting to crack on side walls

corrosion to exhaust clamps and fittings

Fail 2 Jun 2010 60,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres starting to crack on side walls

corrosion to exhaust clamps and fittings

Pass 11 May 2009 58,578 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 54,569 miles

coolant leaking

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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R556 PEO is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R556 PEO, 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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R556 PEO is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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