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A8 BXR

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,035 mi
Last recorded28,035 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 28,035 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 28,035 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 27,311 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 127,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on walls (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on walls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on walls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on walls (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 27,285 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 27,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

bad oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,937 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 21,365 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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A8 BXR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A8 BXR, 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 A8 BXR registered?

A8 BXR is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A8 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 BXR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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