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R92 VRH

1998 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,116 mi
Last recorded72,116 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 VRH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 72,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust clamp bolts corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 70,372 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2025 70,372 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 68,517 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 68,272 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 67,289 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 67,289 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 65,133 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 64,289 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 61,697 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 60,991 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 57,167 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 49,846 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,412 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 46,875 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,875 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R92 VRH is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R92 VRH, 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 R92 VRH registered?

R92 VRH is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R92 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R92 VRH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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