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R975 SFT

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,462 mi
Last recorded95,462 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 SFT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 95,462 miles

brake pipes coated not allowing proper inspeition

Pass 30 Jul 2014 95,171 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 90,859 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Aug 2012 87,550 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 87,510 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 86,663 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pipes coated in greese

Pass 28 Jul 2010 85,255 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 81,564 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 64,271 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 64,271 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 62,000 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 58,971 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 58,971 miles

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

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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R975 SFT is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R975 SFT, 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 R975 SFT registered?

R975 SFT is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R975 SFT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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