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R589 FAR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,315 mi
Last recorded79,315 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 FAR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 79,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2020 79,100 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine/gearbox has a slight oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2019 78,201 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,750 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 76,688 miles

All four tyres slightly perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front centre bushes (2.4.G.2)

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear centre bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front and rear (2.7.2a)

Slight corrosion to floor pan and both inner sills

Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,940 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front and rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms,centre bushes (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres slightly perished

exhaust bolts and clamps badly corroded

slight corrosion in floor pan and both inner sills

Pass 26 May 2015 75,613 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 74,335 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 73,812 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2011 73,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 May 2011 73,331 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,483 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2009 71,352 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 71,352 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,643 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 61,262 miles

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 5 Jan 2006 60,455 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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R589 FAR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R589 FAR, 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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R589 FAR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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