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S549 JBL

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,553 mi
Last recorded114,553 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS549 JBL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 114,553 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 111,715 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 110,112 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 108,425 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 104,800 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 99,804 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 95,045 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 89,939 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)

Pass 2 May 2009 84,667 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 80,853 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2007 76,473 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 76,473 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen scratched

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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S549 JBL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S549 JBL, 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 S549 JBL registered?

S549 JBL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S549 JBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S549 JBL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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