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S259 YAN

1998 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,893 mi
Last recorded88,893 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 YAN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 88,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 88,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 88,366 miles

Manufactures engine, sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 88,147 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 29 Oct 2019 87,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,828 miles

Front Bumper Cable Tied & Tape , Sucure & No Sharp Edges

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 86,709 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake efficiency reading low

Pass 26 Sep 2015 85,554 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake efficiency reading low

Pass 12 Jul 2014 83,214 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 79,776 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)

Pass 17 May 2012 77,264 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,247 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 70,584 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,882 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 66,475 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 63,478 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 61,262 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 53,031 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 52,871 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S259 YAN is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S259 YAN, 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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S259 YAN is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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