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S238 KEW

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

160,928 mi
Last recorded160,928 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 KEW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 160,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 160,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 156,280 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 156,072 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 148,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 145,708 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 140,195 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 140,189 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 134,619 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 128,756 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 128,122 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 128,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 122,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 121,435 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 119,092 miles

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

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 114,649 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 108,447 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 100,409 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 89,639 miles

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

rear number plate delaminated

Fail 9 Oct 2008 89,632 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 12 Oct 2007 85,279 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 79,143 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 72,385 miles

rear number plate faded but still readabke from a reasonable distance

Fail 29 Sep 2005 72,385 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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S238 KEW is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S238 KEW, 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 S238 KEW registered?

S238 KEW is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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