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R943 FFA

1998 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,661 mi
Last recorded115,661 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 FFA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 115,661 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyre cracking

both rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre wear on edge 205 50r17

Fail 21 Apr 2011 115,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyre cracking

both rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre wear on edge 205 50r17

Pass 28 Apr 2010 108,364 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 102,365 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

cannot check under plastic covers

Fail 21 Apr 2009 102,363 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

cannot check under plastic covers

Pass 22 Apr 2008 91,577 miles

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

inner edge of offside front tyre wearing very slightly compared to nearside tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2007 84,411 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 78,832 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 78,813 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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R943 FFA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R943 FFA, 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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R943 FFA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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