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R581 BLC

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 BLC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front bumper corner insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2022

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper is insecure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perishing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper is insecure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 91,487 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing inner edge

high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Nov 2018 91,469 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 91,469 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2018 91,457 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,742 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust in poor condition

wiperblades in poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2017 90,742 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust in poor condition

wiperblades in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2016 87,864 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 87,864 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 81,647 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 74,259 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 67,415 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 67,415 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 24 May 2012 67,171 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 66,282 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 66,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 63,572 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 63,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 59,320 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Sep 2007 53,900 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 49,926 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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R581 BLC 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 65.2%.

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 R581 BLC, 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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R581 BLC is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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