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S216 JGX

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,179 mi
Last recorded84,179 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 JGX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 84,179 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 79,448 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 73,510 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items.

Fail 27 May 2021 73,310 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both, (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items.

Offside Front Inner wheel arch loose,

Pass 29 Nov 2017 68,843 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 63,508 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 58,638 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 56,239 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 50,640 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 46,750 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,512 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,338 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,804 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,957 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 36,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S216 JGX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S216 JGX, 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 S216 JGX registered?

S216 JGX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is S216 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S216 JGX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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