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R71 EMY

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,726 mi
Last recorded113,726 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 EMY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 113,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 113,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front head lamp lenses misted and weak image being omitted advise to clean lenses

Pass 25 Sep 2023 110,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 108,487 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy on the limit (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 108,337 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,400 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 97,544 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 96,990 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 96,990 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 96,441 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 96,441 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 96,401 miles

slight pas fluid leak

slight plat from offside rear hub

Fail 20 Jul 2013 96,401 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

slight pas fluid leak

slight plat from offside rear hub

Pass 26 May 2012 95,863 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 95,829 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s front tyre wall shows some damage

Pass 6 Aug 2010 92,580 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 5 Aug 2010 92,569 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 84,092 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all exhaust clamps broken

Fail 28 Jul 2009 84,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all exhaust clamps broken

Pass 17 May 2008 68,010 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 68,010 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,862 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 64,862 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 60,030 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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R71 EMY is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R71 EMY, 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 R71 EMY registered?

R71 EMY is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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