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R870 TJR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,311 mi
Last recorded98,311 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 TJR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 98,311 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 97,104 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 94,203 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 93,535 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 80,432 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 80,432 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 76,732 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 75,964 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,412 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,849 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 73,530 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 73,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 72,883 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,745 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,744 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,622 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 69,432 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 68,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,039 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 66,598 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 63,961 miles

osf side repeater not fully secure

Pass 20 Aug 2010 60,553 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 60,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2009 58,169 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,397 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,276 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 44,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R870 TJR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R870 TJR, 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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R870 TJR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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