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S246 KEW

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

87,766 mi
Last recorded87,766 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 KEW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 87,766 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 85,398 miles

Front both shock absorber bump stop perished

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 82,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber bump stop heavily perished

Offside Front Shock absorber bump stop heavily perished

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre brake pipe to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 78,980 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 78,592 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 77,855 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 77,306 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 76,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 76,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 75,669 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 75,669 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 75,048 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 75,048 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 73,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front shock absorber dust cover detached

Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 67,365 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 67,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside screen washer not hitting screen

rear tyres getting low

Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,387 miles

slight wear in rear link rod ball joints off side /near side

Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,046 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 63,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

front tyres cracking

Fail 19 Jul 2010 61,381 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2010 61,381 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2009 59,468 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 57,521 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 56,136 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 52,257 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 40,250 miles

Nearside Rear 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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S246 KEW is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 S246 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 S246 KEW registered?

S246 KEW is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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