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R55 MSL

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,240 mi
Last recorded101,240 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 MSL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 101,240 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 100,873 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 100,670 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 100,478 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 99,932 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 99,425 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 98,455 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 94,425 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 90,133 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,411 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 81,450 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 77,848 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,002 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 69,973 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 64,415 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,463 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 58,856 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 53,827 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 52,624 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 44,053 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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R55 MSL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R55 MSL, 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 R55 MSL registered?

R55 MSL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R55 MSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 MSL shows 20 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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