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S552 APJ

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,535 mi
Last recorded58,535 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 APJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 58,535 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 58,064 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 57,841 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 57,315 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing heavier on central 1/3 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 57,001 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit and out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 56,710 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on inner edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 56,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,315 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,143 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 54,143 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,472 miles

two front tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2016 50,474 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 48,560 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 46,567 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,646 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,448 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,952 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,800 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,465 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 36,129 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 33,286 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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S552 APJ is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S552 APJ, 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

How do I check the history of S552 APJ?

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What year was S552 APJ registered?

S552 APJ is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S552 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S552 APJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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