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S550 JBL

1998 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,258 mi
Last recorded62,258 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 JBL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 62,258 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 62,258 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 61,898 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 61,582 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded , suggest having the brakes serviced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 61,317 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 61,201 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2021 61,157 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 61,121 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 59,430 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all exhaust nuts and bolts corroded, suggest having these replaced

Fail 28 May 2019 59,419 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all exhaust nuts and bolts corroded, suggest having these replaced

Pass 25 May 2018 59,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all discs slight corrosion strongly suggest having the brakes serviced asap

all of exhaust system corroded but secure , strongly suggest having complete system replaced.

Pass 31 May 2017 59,148 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 59,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all flange bolts corroded and all clamps corroded, suggest having these replaced (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,072 miles

all exhaust flange bolts corroded but no leaks suggest having these replaced

Pass 22 May 2014 58,986 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2013 58,850 miles

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

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

metal nearside brake pipe corroded in the pipe retaining clip. not aloud to remove clip and check

rear number plate slight damage

Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,764 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 58,764 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 58,519 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 58,339 miles

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

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 21 Oct 2008 57,538 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 54,707 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 54,707 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 53,442 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 50,487 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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S550 JBL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S550 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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S550 JBL is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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