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MTU 262

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,645 mi
Last recorded23,645 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTU 262
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 23,645 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 23,366 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 23,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 22,812 miles

Front tyres perish cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 22,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 21,991 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 21,451 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 20,550 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 20,233 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 20,199 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 20,088 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 19,874 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 19,292 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 18,768 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 17,182 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 16,286 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 14,863 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,852 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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MTU 262 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MTU 262, 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 MTU 262 registered?

MTU 262 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is MTU 262 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTU 262 shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MTU 262 have outstanding finance?

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