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S38 KAM

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

103,519 mi
Last recorded103,519 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 KAM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 103,519 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 90,419 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 83,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 75,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 70,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 70,556 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 70,554 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 70,537 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 70,421 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,283 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,904 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 69,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 68,818 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 68,422 miles

Coolant leaking from N/S radiator

Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,337 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 65,654 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 65,654 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 63,994 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 63,076 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 60,859 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 59,156 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 57,555 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 57,311 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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S38 KAM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 S38 KAM, 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 S38 KAM registered?

S38 KAM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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