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S768 UBP

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,635 mi
Last recorded94,635 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS768 UBP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 94,635 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 94,635 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,042 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 92,042 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 19 Apr 2016 90,903 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 20 Apr 2015 90,204 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 88,330 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 84,605 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 May 2013 84,605 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2012 77,247 miles

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

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

brakes noisey

oil leaks (both rocker covers)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 74,688 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

undertray not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2011 74,688 miles

undertray not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2010 73,633 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 70,801 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 67,861 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 65,005 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 62,111 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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S768 UBP is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S768 UBP, 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

How do I check the history of S768 UBP?

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What year was S768 UBP registered?

S768 UBP is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S768 UBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S768 UBP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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