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C13 GJF

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,654 mi
Last recorded98,654 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 GJF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 98,654 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight in all four links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. appear to have been stood a while. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. appear to have been stood a while. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake efforts only just in limits.

Fail 8 Sep 2023 98,645 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight in all four links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. appear to have been stood a while. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. appear to have been stood a while. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake efforts only just in limits.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 97,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front wearing heavey on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side rear advise replacment (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads wearing low / discs scored

Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,696 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 92,696 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 85,181 miles

light rusting front struts also near rear anchor points

Fail 9 May 2016 85,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

light rusting front struts also near rear anchor points

Pass 1 Aug 2013 80,599 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four discs rusty

all four tyres in poor condition

both front lower arm bushes in poor condition

both rear lower arm bushes in poor condition

o/s/f lower arm ball joint nosie

slight blue tint to both dip beam head lamps but corect patten

Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,507 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 78,507 miles

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

advise not allbrake pipes can be seen therefore can not be examined some have very slight surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2011 76,180 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 76,180 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 76,136 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 72,553 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Mar 2008 58,586 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 58,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 57,487 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre near to limit

slight play in both front vertical links

Pass 20 May 2006 55,229 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 55,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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C13 GJF is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C13 GJF, 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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C13 GJF is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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