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S59 BLG

1998 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,854 mi
Last recorded140,854 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 BLG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 140,854 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 137,590 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 132,781 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 125,292 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 117,860 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 109,226 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 95,594 miles

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

Noise from nearside front suspension

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 95,594 miles

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

Noise from nearside front suspension

Pass 2 Aug 2006 75,558 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2005 65,574 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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S59 BLG is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S59 BLG, 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 S59 BLG registered?

S59 BLG is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S59 BLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S59 BLG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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