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R587 JHR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,895 mi
Last recorded73,895 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 JHR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 73,895 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 73,895 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 73,652 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,252 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,677 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,156 miles

Battery cover insecure

Creaks from various parts of suspension when driving, unable to find cause under test conditions

Exhaust emissions only just within limits

Offside front wheel slightly damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2014 71,127 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Battery cover insecure

Creaks from various parts of suspension when driving, unable to find cause under test conditions

Exhaust emissions only just within limits

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

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)

Offside front wheel slightly damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,914 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 64,715 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,438 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 60,097 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 57,671 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 54,542 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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R587 JHR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R587 JHR, 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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What year was R587 JHR registered?

R587 JHR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R587 JHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R587 JHR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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