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S35 DAA

1998 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,506 mi
Last recorded173,506 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 DAA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 173,506 miles

Front and rear brake discs becoming worn

Front brake pads starting to get low

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

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

Rear brake pipes slight corroded in areas

Fail 18 Jun 2015 173,461 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs becoming worn

Front brake pads starting to get low

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

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

Rear brake pipes slight corroded in areas

Pass 9 Jul 2014 169,915 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 169,912 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 166,265 miles

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 29 Jun 2012 162,390 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 157,196 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 15,240 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 145,286 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 136,968 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 131,394 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 125,124 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 125,124 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DAA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DAA, 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 S35 DAA registered?

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

Is S35 DAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S35 DAA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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