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R979 NDS

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,798 mi
Last recorded50,798 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 NDS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 50,798 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 50,781 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 50,737 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 50,634 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 50,446 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 50,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted

over heated during the end of the test

Fail 21 May 2018 50,254 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted

over heated during the end of the test

Pass 25 May 2017 48,519 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 46,504 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 46,504 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 44,672 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 71,393 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 13 May 2013 43,238 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 42,321 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 42,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 May 2011 39,941 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 38,369 miles

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

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

engine covers fiitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2009 35,630 miles

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 21 May 2008 33,612 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,486 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,294 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 27,439 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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R979 NDS is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R979 NDS, 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 R979 NDS registered?

R979 NDS is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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