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R581 BLF

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,410 mi
Last recorded25,410 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 BLF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,410 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 25,409 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 25,025 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,076 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,370 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 22,823 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 BLF is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R581 BLF, 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 R581 BLF registered?

R581 BLF is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R581 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R581 BLF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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