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R648 JGU

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,275 mi
Last recorded29,275 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 JGU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 29,275 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 27,934 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 27,881 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 26,792 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 26,736 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 26,662 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 26,662 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 26,573 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,367 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 26,165 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 26,079 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 26,079 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 25,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 25,062 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 24,678 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,822 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,992 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 14,807 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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R648 JGU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R648 JGU, 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 R648 JGU registered?

R648 JGU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R648 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R648 JGU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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