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R970 FNM

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,843 mi
Last recorded58,843 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2006
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 FNM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2006 58,843 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 58,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 56,124 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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R970 FNM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R970 FNM, 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 R970 FNM registered?

R970 FNM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R970 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 FNM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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