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R927 PBL

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,699 mi
Last recorded76,699 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 PBL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 76,699 miles

A/C pipe clips broken

Both headlamp lenses discoloured

Nearside Front Tyre perished/cracking

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Rear exhaust corroded & blowing

Fail 3 Aug 2021 76,682 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

A/C pipe clips broken

Both headlamp lenses discoloured

Nearside Front Tyre perished/cracking

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure low

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Rear exhaust corroded & blowing

Pass 13 Jul 2020 75,998 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 72,445 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 72,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,204 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded coming from flexi going to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak small leak from engine ()

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 71,490 miles

both rear tyres starting to step on inner edge

coolant leak from engine

engine oil leak

rear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust system is not insecure

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 8 Jul 2015 70,470 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 70,346 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 69,675 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 68,944 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,952 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,584 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2006 45,957 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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R927 PBL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R927 PBL, 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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R927 PBL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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