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R56 OLJ

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,892 mi
Last recorded108,892 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 OLJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 108,892 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2019 108,129 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 22 Mar 2019 108,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 19 Mar 2018 104,674 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,363 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 100,450 miles

Offside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 99,063 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 98,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak engine area

Pass 24 Mar 2014 98,358 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak engine area

Pass 25 Mar 2013 94,075 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 94,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 92,381 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 92,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 86,203 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 78,907 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 78,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,781 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 64,334 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 57,941 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 54,750 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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R56 OLJ is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R56 OLJ, 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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R56 OLJ is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 July 1998.

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