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M40 SGS

1998 Porsche Boxster

Black Lpg 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

75,360 mi
Last recorded75,360 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 SGS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 75,360 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 75,360 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 75,293 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 75,009 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 72,948 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 72,948 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 72,372 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 72,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 69,479 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 69,479 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 63,233 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust system is corroded

rear brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 31 May 2017 63,233 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system is corroded

rear brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 5 Apr 2016 55,776 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,653 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 49,653 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 49,270 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 49,050 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2014 49,050 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 47,147 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 47,147 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 44,514 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres perished

tyres not porsche n rated

Pass 14 May 2012 44,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

tyres not porsche n rated

Fail 19 May 2011 41,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 41,406 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 38,285 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 38,285 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 34,992 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,209 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2008 31,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,654 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,499 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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M40 SGS is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M40 SGS, 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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M40 SGS is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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