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S554 DOJ

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

87,248 mi
Last recorded87,248 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 DOJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 87,248 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 86,994 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 86,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 86,507 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 86,265 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 85,823 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 85,493 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 85,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 84,895 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,786 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 82,323 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 80,531 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 77,072 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 74,632 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 73,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 72,294 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 70,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 70,292 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 67,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 May 2008 64,520 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 63,046 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 54,099 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 44,670 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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S554 DOJ is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S554 DOJ, 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 S554 DOJ registered?

S554 DOJ is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S554 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S554 DOJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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