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S671 LBW

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

126,151 mi
Last recorded126,151 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS671 LBW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 126,151 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 124,156 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 123,868 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 123,868 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 122,937 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 120,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 120,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 118,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 118,194 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 114,620 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 114,620 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 112,005 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 112,005 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 107,965 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 107,867 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 105,891 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 105,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 103,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 103,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 101,425 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 101,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 99,580 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge (205/50 R17)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 99,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge (205/50 R17)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 96,710 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Front discs slightly pitted

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 96,710 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Front discs slightly pitted

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 93,589 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 89,177 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2008 80,857 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 80,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 70,641 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 70,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 59,483 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 59,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S671 LBW is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S671 LBW, 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 S671 LBW registered?

S671 LBW is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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