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S35 ADV

1998 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,312 mi
Last recorded92,312 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 ADV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 92,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 92,294 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp missing from back box

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 91,707 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 91,701 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front drop links have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres stepping inner egde

Pass 26 Oct 2018 91,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 90,919 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 90,384 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to step inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 89,799 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 21 Oct 2015 89,799 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 89,358 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 88,466 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 22 Oct 2013 88,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,493 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,807 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 85,643 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 84,330 miles

very very slight play in front and rear anti-roll bar drop links.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 82,127 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 80,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 66,659 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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S35 ADV is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 S35 ADV, 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 S35 ADV registered?

S35 ADV is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S35 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S35 ADV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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