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R590 GBR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,435 mi
Last recorded92,435 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 GBR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 92,435 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 92,421 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 90,755 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 90,234 miles

Brake fluid close to min mark

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Washer inop

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 86,071 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 81,128 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 81,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 74,219 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 68,741 miles

ADVISE, rear exhaust back box top left bracket broken.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 65,322 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 64,501 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 May 2012 63,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2011 61,612 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 57,740 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,311 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 46,285 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 41,178 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 40,470 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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R590 GBR 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 R590 GBR, 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 R590 GBR registered?

R590 GBR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R590 GBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R590 GBR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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