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R874 SBL

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,052 mi
Last recorded103,052 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 SBL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2012 103,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 103,052 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,693 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 89,693 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 72,625 miles

brake warning light on

rear discs pitted

Fail 7 Jun 2010 72,625 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning light on

rear discs pitted

Pass 24 Feb 2009 64,138 miles

offside rear suspension arm ball joint semi siezed

slite play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 4 Feb 2008 60,949 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 58,972 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 58,972 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 56,972 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 56,926 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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R874 SBL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R874 SBL, 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 R874 SBL registered?

R874 SBL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R874 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R874 SBL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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