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S635 RNE

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,030 mi
Last recorded102,030 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS635 RNE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 102,030 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (d bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 102,030 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (d bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 96,782 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 91,218 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 91,214 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 86,760 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 86,723 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,000 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 77,511 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 76,911 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 76,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 76,487 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 76,327 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 76,086 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 75,706 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 28 Aug 2009 75,706 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 29 Aug 2008 73,905 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 73,905 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 70,776 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 59,581 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 47,477 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)

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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S635 RNE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S635 RNE, 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 S635 RNE registered?

S635 RNE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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