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R653 HBA

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,372 mi
Last recorded99,372 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 HBA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 99,372 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 99,372 miles

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 94,272 miles

Offside front tyre slightly deterioated between tread

Fail 1 Dec 2014 94,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre slightly deterioated between tread

Offside rear tyre 2mm 255/40 R17

Pass 6 Jan 2014 89,841 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres deterated (255/40zr17 bridgestone

Pass 31 Dec 2012 84,747 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 31 Dec 2012 84,747 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 12 Nov 2011 77,073 miles

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

damage to rear no plate

Fail 31 Oct 2011 77,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damage to rear no plate

Pass 10 Aug 2010 66,927 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 66,927 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,176 miles

under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2009 59,174 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2008 55,301 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2007 52,378 miles

Oil leak

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2006 48,492 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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R653 HBA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R653 HBA, 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 R653 HBA registered?

R653 HBA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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