1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Petrol · R844 FVW
1998 Porsche Boxster (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 148,539 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R844 FVW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2022
- 148,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R844 FVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Porsche Boxster (R844 FVW) between October 2006 and July 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
R844 FVW Mileage History
- 20/10/200692,118 mi
- 19/10/2007102,824 mi+10,706 mi
- 04/04/2009113,750 mi+10,926 mi
- 11/04/2009113,790 mi+40 mi
- 07/04/2010117,955 mi+4,165 mi
- 10/05/2011121,814 mi+3,859 mi
- 27/03/2012132,039 mi+10,225 mi
- 27/03/2012132,039 mi
- 14/03/2013136,438 mi+4,399 mi
- 26/03/2013136,457 mi+19 mi
- 03/04/2014139,097 mi+2,640 mi
- 29/05/2015141,887 mi+2,790 mi
- 30/05/2015141,889 mi+2 mi
- 16/05/2016142,029 mi+140 mi
- 27/04/2017142,794 mi+765 mi
- 05/09/2018143,812 mi+1,018 mi
- 04/05/2020144,312 mi+500 mi
- 07/07/2022148,525 mi+4,213 mi
- 08/07/2022148,539 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 3,590 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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