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S337 SBD

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

84,652 mi
Last recorded84,652 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS337 SBD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 84,652 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2023 84,272 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 83,509 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 82,680 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Internal bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2020 81,576 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 80,410 miles

Offside Front Lower bottom ball joint minor wear detected

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Rear both tyres wear inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2018 79,128 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,005 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 74,070 miles

all brake discs corrosion

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 15 Jun 2016 74,070 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers (8.2.2)

all brake discs corrosion

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,181 miles

Boot struts not working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 67,512 miles

front brake discs worn

1.Front wipers slightly smeary. 2.Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front wipers slightly smeary.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,557 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,777 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,382 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 41,848 miles

nearside front tyre has nail embedded in tread

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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S337 SBD is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S337 SBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S337 SBD registered?

S337 SBD is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S337 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S337 SBD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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