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S333 APC

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,673 mi
Last recorded156,673 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 APC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 156,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge please keep checked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount please keep checked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 154,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit to max limit please keep checked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper top shocker mounting slightly damaged please keep checked

Pass 25 Aug 2016 151,964 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly to max limit please keep checked (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 149,169 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 149,165 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 147,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 147,153 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 147,152 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 145,042 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 145,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 144,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 142,514 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 133,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

head lamp bulbs dif colours

rear discs very rusty

Fail 13 Jul 2011 133,736 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 116,719 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 116,718 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 111,178 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 111,178 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 108,280 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)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 90,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 90,925 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 69,647 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 69,647 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S333 APC is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S333 APC, 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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S333 APC is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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