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R962 FRT

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,208 mi
Last recorded111,208 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 FRT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 111,208 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2025 111,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 110,727 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 110,715 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2012 118,220 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 116,735 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs slightly worn {both sides}

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2010 110,567 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

wear to front and rear discs

Pass 2 Mar 2009 107,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 6 Mar 2008 101,456 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 94,872 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 85,200 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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R962 FRT is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R962 FRT, 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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R962 FRT is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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