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L77 SVE

1998 Porsche Boxster

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,619 mi
Last recorded94,619 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 SVE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 94,619 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 94,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 94,228 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 94,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 93,264 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 92,496 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 91,843 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 90,867 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 89,790 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,956 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,703 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 86,534 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 85,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,365 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 83,433 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 82,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 81,027 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 80,169 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 78,676 miles

N/s/r shocker slightly damp

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/s/r tyre slightly misshapen

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

plastic covers fitted underneath vehical unable to check for corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2007 78,676 miles

N/s/r shocker slightly damp

O/s/r tyre slightly misshapen

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

plastic covers fitted underneath vehical unable to check for corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2006 77,310 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 77,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 77,287 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 77,174 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 77,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2005 77,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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L77 SVE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L77 SVE, 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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L77 SVE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L77 SVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L77 SVE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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