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S282 FHU

1998 Porsche Boxster

Turquoise Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,462 mi
Last recorded36,462 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS282 FHU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 36,462 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 36,087 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 35,973 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2022 35,835 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 35,259 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 33,721 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 33,663 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 33,408 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 33,047 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 32,766 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 32,369 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 32,007 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 31,515 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 30,944 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 30,574 miles

damage to n/s sill

puncture repair to o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,001 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 29,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside handbrake requires attention

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre underinflated

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,619 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,179 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 24,734 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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S282 FHU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Turquoise with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S282 FHU, 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 S282 FHU registered?

S282 FHU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S282 FHU shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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