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A20 WHN

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,632 mi
Last recorded142,632 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 WHN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 142,632 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

coolant leak

rear discs inner edges pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2008 83,345 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2008 83,340 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 77,195 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 73,040 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 73,040 miles

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

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

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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A20 WHN is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A20 WHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A20 WHN?

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What year was A20 WHN registered?

A20 WHN is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A20 WHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 WHN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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