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S793 TEV

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,221 mi
Last recorded109,221 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS793 TEV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 109,221 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 109,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 109,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 61,129 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 58,628 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,592 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,554 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 84,244 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 77,373 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 73,905 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 71,032 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 68,200 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front /rear brake psds half worn

front/rear pads half worn

Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,980 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,197 miles

nearside front tyre slightly wearing low from inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2006 36,362 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 54,766 miles

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

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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S793 TEV is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S793 TEV, 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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S793 TEV is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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