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R89 NHR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,256 mi
Last recorded89,256 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 NHR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 89,256 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 88,680 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 87,607 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 86,952 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 86,513 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 85,083 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 85,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 83,873 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 83,431 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 83,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 81,533 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 81,533 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,281 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,975 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,430 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,225 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 68,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 63,835 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 60,897 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,832 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 55,205 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 50,384 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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R89 NHR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R89 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R89 NHR registered?

R89 NHR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R89 NHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R89 NHR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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