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S777 SJG

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

144,315 mi
Last recorded144,315 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS777 SJG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 144,315 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 137,918 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 130,814 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 123,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

all exhaust clamps deteriorated and corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2018 113,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2017 103,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2015 93,196 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 88,447 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,222 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,514 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

small cracks appearing on both front tyres

Pass 22 Jul 2011 75,042 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 71,230 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,199 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 64,223 miles

Oil leak

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 60,990 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 60,990 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 56,981 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 56,911 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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S777 SJG is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S777 SJG, 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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S777 SJG is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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