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A19 JTY

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 JTY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018
Pass 3 Mar 2017 126,664 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 126,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 119,895 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 111,798 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 104,660 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 104,540 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 100,416 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 100,409 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 97,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 10 May 2011 94,095 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 94,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust is leaking gasses

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2010 90,924 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 86,216 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 76,790 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 76,790 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 69,325 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2006 60,889 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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A19 JTY is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A19 JTY, 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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A19 JTY is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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