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S600 BOX

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,216 mi
Last recorded14,216 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS600 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 14,216 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 14,144 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 14,135 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 14,086 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 14,016 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise plastic under tray fitted limitimg my view to some components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 13,883 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 13,855 miles

both rear tyres are beginning to develop cracks in the tread

Pass 29 Sep 2009 13,822 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 13,668 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 May 2008 13,668 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 13,501 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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S600 BOX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S600 BOX, 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 S600 BOX registered?

S600 BOX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S600 BOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S600 BOX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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