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S79 GGP

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,027 mi
Last recorded71,027 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 GGP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 71,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 70,930 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,781 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 70,777 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall starting to crack and perish

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,529 miles

Coolant leak

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

n/s/f tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 12 Jul 2014 69,892 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall starting to crack and perish

Fail 11 Jul 2014 69,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre wall starting to crack and perish

Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,023 miles

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

both front discs worn and lipped

Pass 9 May 2012 68,489 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall starting to crack and perish

n/s/r inside tyre wall starting to crack

o/s/f tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,320 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 67,319 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,216 miles

exhaust clamp bolts rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2008 65,715 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 65,663 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

hand brake lever high

Pass 9 Oct 2007 63,996 miles

FRONT/REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED EXHAUST RATTLE?

Pass 4 Oct 2006 60,997 miles

hand brake lever high

Pass 17 Oct 2005 58,423 miles

advise hand brake lever high

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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S79 GGP is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S79 GGP, 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 S79 GGP registered?

S79 GGP is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S79 GGP safe to buy?

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