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R978 FDX

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,625 mi
Last recorded102,625 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 FDX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 102,625 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,725 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 96,872 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012
Pass 1 Feb 2011 92,989 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 91,131 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 86,321 miles

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)

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Fail 17 Jan 2009 86,238 miles

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

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

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)

THE HARDWARE ON THE EXHAUST IS HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 3 Nov 2007 80,191 miles

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

slight play detected at the steering wheel

strog smell of petrol from front of the vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2006 73,556 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R978 FDX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R978 FDX, 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 R978 FDX registered?

R978 FDX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R978 FDX safe to buy?

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