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S602 MBY

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

25,332 mi
Last recorded25,332 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS602 MBY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 25,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/zr17 Tyre close to legal limit and tread splitting. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to legal limit and tread splitting. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 24,694 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 23,667 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 23,578 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 23,498 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 23,269 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 22,655 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 22,435 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 22,003 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 22,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 21,871 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 21,825 miles

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

Tyres 9 years old

Pass 13 Nov 2014 21,674 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 21,605 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,425 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 21,271 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 20,855 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 20,341 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 19,803 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 19,636 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 18,192 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 17,724 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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S602 MBY is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S602 MBY, 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 S602 MBY registered?

S602 MBY is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S602 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S602 MBY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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