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R70 NGH

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

103,547 mi
Last recorded103,547 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 NGH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 103,547 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 102,015 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 100,082 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 98,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 96,595 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 95,926 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 94,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 94,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 92,365 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 90,001 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 87,106 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,035 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 82,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 82,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 78,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Jan 2014 78,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Dec 2012 76,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 72,823 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 69,502 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 69,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 59,123 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 59,123 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 54,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 51,551 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 46,545 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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R70 NGH is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R70 NGH, 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 R70 NGH registered?

R70 NGH is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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