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S37 ADV

1998 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,137 mi
Last recorded79,137 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS37 ADV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,137 miles

Front Both headlamps cloudy

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front tyre perishing/cracking in tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Neraside rear tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wiper blade smeary

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing/cracking in tred

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge,wearing out of shape of inner edge slightly and is starting to perish/crack in tred

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Fail 4 Jan 2019 78,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing/cracking in tred

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge,wearing out of shape of inner edge slightly and is starting to perish/crack in tred

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2018 78,441 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 77,375 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 73,308 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 64,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 64,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

front wipers poor

Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,043 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 60,808 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,040 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,539 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 51,289 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 50,532 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 46,236 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 36,995 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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S37 ADV is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S37 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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S37 ADV is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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