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EAZ 8420

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

106,637 mi
Last recorded106,637 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAZ 8420
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 106,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 105,002 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 103,344 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 100,517 miles

N/S Outer Sill Damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 98,791 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 98,791 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 96,767 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 93,671 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 90,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 90,930 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 87,519 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2017 83,458 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2016 79,943 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,151 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 72,207 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,976 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 67,974 miles

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

exhaust fixings corroded system to manifolds

Pass 20 Feb 2012 64,042 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2011 59,643 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 56,197 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 56,195 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 51,945 miles

Rear brake discs pitted inner faces.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,483 miles

stone chip to windscreen

surface corrosion to inner face of rear brake discs

Pass 6 Feb 2007 45,235 miles

impact damage to underside of vehicle,undertrays broken

windscreen stonechipped in swept area

Pass 10 Feb 2006 41,252 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 41,220 miles

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

advise front tyres worn low on tread on outer edges

advise nearside rear hydraulic hose? insecure

advise rear tyres worn low on tread

strong advise rear exhaust flange bolts heavily corroded ( x 6)

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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EAZ 8420 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EAZ 8420, 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

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What year was EAZ 8420 registered?

EAZ 8420 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is EAZ 8420 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAZ 8420 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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