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E4 UAC

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,545 mi
Last recorded136,545 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 UAC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 136,545 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 135,635 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 133,898 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 129,175 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 118,940 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 114,932 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear tyres slightly uneven on inner edges

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 114,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear tyres slightly uneven on inner edges

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 113,510 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 112,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 112,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 110,048 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 110,037 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 109,316 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 108,045 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 106,004 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 98,942 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 93,246 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 91,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 88,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 85,932 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 84,829 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 84,829 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 79,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 72,173 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 57,776 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 49,132 miles

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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E4 UAC is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E4 UAC, 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 E4 UAC registered?

E4 UAC is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is E4 UAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 UAC shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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