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S813 CUA

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

30,860 mi
Last recorded30,860 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS813 CUA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 30,860 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 30,220 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 30,113 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 29,788 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 29,166 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 27,720 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 26,905 miles

Central Rear slight oil leak under engine

Pass 18 Jul 2018 26,422 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 25,898 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 25,508 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,027 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 24,050 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 23,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 23,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 22,199 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,100 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,721 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 19,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,221 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 17,115 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 17,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Jul 2007 15,579 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 14,127 miles

Offside 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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S813 CUA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S813 CUA, 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 S813 CUA registered?

S813 CUA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S813 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S813 CUA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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