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S356 BWP

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,197 mi
Last recorded147,197 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS356 BWP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 147,197 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 147,197 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when front fog lights are on front position lamp is affected (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure swich pulls straight off in your hand (4.5.3 (a))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 146,365 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 141,086 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 136,537 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 136,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 135,683 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 132,888 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 132,864 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 132,864 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 132,528 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 132,518 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 131,639 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 125,219 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 125,219 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 120,926 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 119,398 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 22 Mar 2011 116,664 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 113,151 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear anti rollbar corroded

rear exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 2 Mar 2009 109,377 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 108,418 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 107,097 miles

n.s.r tyre slight flat spots. †front tyres edges wearing

Pass 14 Feb 2006 105,768 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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S356 BWP is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S356 BWP, 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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S356 BWP is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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