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405 AMW

1998 Porsche Boxster

Turquoise Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,117 mi
Last recorded47,117 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration405 AMW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,117 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,765 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,538 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,451 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 44,451 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,211 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit on centre of tread

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 36,304 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,459 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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405 AMW is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Turquoise with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 405 AMW, 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 405 AMW registered?

405 AMW is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is 405 AMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 405 AMW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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