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S580 JGO

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,338 mi
Last recorded67,338 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 JGO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 67,338 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 64,917 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 64,912 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 63,268 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 62,497 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 61,551 miles

O/s rear under vehicle cover damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,904 miles

Offside Rear jacking point damaged

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 57,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 57,558 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,278 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,029 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)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,495 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 31,810 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 25,733 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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S580 JGO is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S580 JGO, 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

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What year was S580 JGO registered?

S580 JGO is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S580 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S580 JGO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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