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DEG 5S

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,193 mi
Last recorded94,193 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEG 5S
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 94,193 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 92,836 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 91,984 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 89,041 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,691 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 87,305 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,252 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 87,153 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 86,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 85,519 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 84,534 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 84,108 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 84,108 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 80,313 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 80,313 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 77,012 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 75,399 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 70,557 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 66,565 miles

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

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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DEG 5S is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DEG 5S, 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 DEG 5S?

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What year was DEG 5S registered?

DEG 5S is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is DEG 5S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEG 5S shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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