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GMM 986P

1998 Porsche Boxster

Turquoise Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,506 mi
Last recorded95,506 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMM 986P
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 95,506 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears tyres very low, 2254017. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 94,694 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 94,075 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 93,076 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 92,136 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 92,136 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 91,192 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 91,190 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 89,673 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 87,159 miles

Both front tyres, outer sidewalls splitting/perishing badly

Brake discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 21 Jul 2017 86,727 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 84,473 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,508 miles

Front N/S brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,695 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 80,560 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 80,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 79,995 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 78,617 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 76,642 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 74,630 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 71,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 67,872 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 66,259 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 60,634 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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GMM 986P is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Turquoise with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GMM 986P, 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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GMM 986P is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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