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UUI 2859

1998 Porsche Boxster

White Lpg 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,351 mi
Last recorded93,351 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUI 2859
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 93,351 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 92,138 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,077 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 84,234 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,487 miles

Coolant leak ? ()

Oil leak r/h side ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 77,226 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 74,943 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 74,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,582 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 68,615 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,615 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 65,626 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 65,619 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 65,484 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 65,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,885 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2007 62,252 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 5 May 2006 55,587 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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UUI 2859 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in White with a 2,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UUI 2859, 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 UUI 2859 registered?

UUI 2859 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is UUI 2859 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUI 2859 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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