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S701 JNK

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,014 mi
Last recorded117,014 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS701 JNK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 117,014 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 116,951 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 116,933 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 116,916 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 116,898 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 116,862 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 116,794 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 116,725 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 116,557 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 116,329 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 114,829 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 110,542 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 107,889 miles

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

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 12 Jan 2012 105,090 miles

ns rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2012 105,090 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ns rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2011 92,242 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 92,242 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust heat sheilds missing

nsf tyre inner tread on 1.6mm tread depth

osf tyre bold on inner edge but just passes mot criteria

slight exhaust blow from exhaust pipe area.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 90,750 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 82,515 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 79,372 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 74,196 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 69,078 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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S701 JNK is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S701 JNK, 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 S701 JNK registered?

S701 JNK is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S701 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S701 JNK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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