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R87 NHR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,591 mi
Last recorded141,591 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 NHR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 141,591 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 141,514 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 141,385 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 136,743 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 126,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

off side front tyre wearing thin on inner side

Pass 12 Dec 2012 118,934 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2012 118,934 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise srs light on

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 108,401 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 99,672 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 90,001 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 82,168 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 76,101 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 67,781 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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R87 NHR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R87 NHR, 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 R87 NHR registered?

R87 NHR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R87 NHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R87 NHR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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