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R601 VNP

1998 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

42,797 mi
Last recorded42,797 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 VNP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 42,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 41,058 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 38,244 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 36,957 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 36,842 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 36,345 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 36,345 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2017 34,780 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 34,490 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 33,854 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,254 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,654 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 31,894 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 31,234 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,384 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,924 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,683 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 26,008 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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R601 VNP is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R601 VNP, 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 R601 VNP registered?

R601 VNP is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R601 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 VNP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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