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S814 CUA

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,354 mi
Last recorded85,354 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS814 CUA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 85,354 miles

Rear No Lock In Rollers On Rear Wheels

Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,414 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 82,020 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 81,003 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 79,445 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 78,029 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside rear tyres 2.5 -- 3.0 mm tread remaining

Fail 7 Sep 2016 78,029 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres 2.5 -- 3.0 mm tread remaining

Pass 12 Sep 2015 76,239 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 76,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,825 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the r/o/s parking brake performance is low

the rear exhaust clamps are in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Sep 2011 56,900 miles

r/o/s tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,280 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,608 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,511 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,197 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,564 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 43,952 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 43,605 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side rear tyre low in pressure

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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S814 CUA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S814 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.

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S814 CUA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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