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S598 LLN

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,258 mi
Last recorded118,258 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 LLN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 118,258 miles

under vehicle covered

Fail 20 Apr 2026 118,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

under vehicle covered

Pass 13 May 2024 117,140 miles

under vehicle covered

Fail 7 May 2024 117,139 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 2 May 2023 115,474 miles

Under vehicle covered

Pass 23 Feb 2022 114,471 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 9 Jan 2021 113,344 miles

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

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

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 1 Jun 2019 109,651 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 109,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2018 107,676 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 107,676 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 106,853 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 104,422 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Head light cloudy

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Engine oil leak

Pass 23 May 2015 102,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 101,020 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 97,866 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 95,750 miles

ADVISE ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON 3MM

Pass 17 Dec 2010 93,252 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 92,066 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 89,583 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 83,133 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 83,133 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 75,803 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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S598 LLN 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 78.3%.

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 S598 LLN, 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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S598 LLN is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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