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A18 XER

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,363 mi
Last recorded121,363 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 XER
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 121,363 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 121,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 109,871 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 105,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 100,061 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 95,180 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 95,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 86,483 miles

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

front disc worn nearly on wear limits

Pass 25 Jun 2008 77,005 miles

Crack on front no.plate but is still readable

Slight discolour to rear no.plate but is still readable

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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A18 XER is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A18 XER, 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 A18 XER registered?

A18 XER is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 July 1998.

Is A18 XER safe to buy?

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