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R591 UHP

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,917 mi
Last recorded101,917 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 UHP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 101,917 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 98,171 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 90,478 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has minor scratches in it

Fail 12 Jan 2009 90,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has minor scratches in it

Pass 9 Apr 2008 89,499 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 87,132 miles

Oil leak

oil leak on r/h bank rocker cover area (dripping on manifold)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 82,618 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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R591 UHP is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R591 UHP, 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 R591 UHP registered?

R591 UHP is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R591 UHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R591 UHP shows 7 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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