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E3 PLP

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,698 mi
Last recorded65,698 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 PLP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 65,698 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 64,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 64,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 64,764 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 64,526 miles

surface corrosion to front to rear brake piping

Pass 21 Nov 2019 64,126 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 64,014 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 63,519 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,985 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges of tread

Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,701 miles

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

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges of tread

Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2011 61,277 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 61,277 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 60,667 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 58,944 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 57,275 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 54,184 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 53,770 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 53,770 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 49,472 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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E3 PLP is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E3 PLP, 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 E3 PLP registered?

E3 PLP is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is E3 PLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 PLP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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