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R678 OCD

1998 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,275 mi
Last recorded53,275 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 OCD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system in poor condition

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2016 53,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lamp broken (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system in poor condition and offside rear pipe clamp missing

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,307 miles

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades split

Pass 5 Feb 2013 47,090 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 46,323 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,639 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 43,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,780 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 42,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 41,133 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 41,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 38,697 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 35,340 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 35,320 miles

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

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

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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R678 OCD is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R678 OCD, 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 R678 OCD registered?

R678 OCD is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R678 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 OCD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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