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S335 EEC

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,953 mi
Last recorded69,953 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 EEC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,953 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 69,728 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 69,722 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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 noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger's airbag missing (5.4.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 69,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 69,384 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 69,127 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 69,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 69,080 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 66,296 miles

front of vehicle has had recent accident repairs. panels on underside have been poorly assembled. these panels prevent thorough inspection of repaired area!

vehicle presented with air bar warning light on and no airbags fitted.

Pass 21 Nov 2005 61,920 miles

rear brake disc's surface rust. †has had body repair work to front end

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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S335 EEC is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S335 EEC, 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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S335 EEC is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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