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R606 XHY

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Lpg 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,961 mi
Last recorded114,961 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 XHY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 114,961 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 114,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR METAL BRAKE TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 112,612 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 112,607 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 101,056 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking badly

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking badly

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 101,056 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking badly

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking badly

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 97,715 miles

wear to rear tyres

Pass 19 Aug 2015 93,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 93,464 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 87,664 miles

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

Oil leak from engine suspect rocker cover gaskets.

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2013 83,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 83,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 79,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2012 79,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2010 75,397 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 75,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wiper scratching screen

Pass 29 Dec 2009 69,359 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Fail 11 Dec 2009 69,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres on 1.6mm.(right on legal limit)

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Fail 14 Nov 2008 66,757 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under shield fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2008 66,757 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

under shield fitted

Pass 31 May 2007 61,028 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 58,121 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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R606 XHY is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R606 XHY, 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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R606 XHY is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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