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R927 VCC

1998 Porsche Boxster

Purple Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,714 mi
Last recorded49,714 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 VCC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,714 miles

exhaust flange nuts and bolts corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,317 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,149 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 44,672 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 44,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 42,929 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 16 Feb 2009 40,223 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,223 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2008 38,547 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on innedge

Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,327 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 35,221 miles

slight play in steering rack

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 VCC is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Purple with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VCC, 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 R927 VCC registered?

R927 VCC is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R927 VCC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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