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R982 BAN

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,016 mi
Last recorded26,016 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 BAN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 26,016 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 25,645 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 25,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 3 May 2018 25,551 miles

cracking becoming evident on both rear tyres

undertray fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 25,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

cracking becoming evident on both rear tyres

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,476 miles

Under-trays fitted, restricting view of components.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 25,475 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,368 miles

Engine trays fitted, restricting view of components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 13 May 2014 24,843 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 24,443 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 23,271 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2011 22,331 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 20,921 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 19,353 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 18,453 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 17,099 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 14,265 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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R982 BAN is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R982 BAN, 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 R982 BAN registered?

R982 BAN is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R982 BAN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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