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SIL 1061

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Lpg 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,172 mi
Last recorded90,172 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 1061
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 90,172 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 88,915 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 88,637 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)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 88,637 miles

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

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

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 22 Oct 2010 86,051 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 80,979 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 73,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 71,320 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 68,940 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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SIL 1061 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SIL 1061, 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 SIL 1061 registered?

SIL 1061 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is SIL 1061 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 1061 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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