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P22 CED

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

57,150 mi
Last recorded57,150 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 CED
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 57,150 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 57,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 May 2025 52,116 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 47,791 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 47,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 47,090 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 47,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 46,392 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 44,648 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2019 43,471 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 41,678 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 41,198 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 38,337 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 37,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,632 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 36,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,177 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 33,171 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 31,966 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 31,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 29,343 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 26,740 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 24,446 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 24,421 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 21,702 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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P22 CED is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P22 CED, 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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What year was P22 CED registered?

P22 CED is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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