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BMSB986

1998 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,588 mi
Last recorded134,588 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMSB986
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 134,588 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 134,581 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 134,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 80,909 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)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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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BMSB986 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BMSB986, 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 BMSB986 registered?

BMSB986 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is BMSB986 safe to buy?

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