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S81 MFC

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

102,119 mi
Last recorded102,119 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 MFC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 102,119 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 102,114 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 101,987 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 101,057 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 99,341 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 98,685 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 97,818 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 97,148 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 97,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 95,837 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 93,108 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,933 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 88,482 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 86,765 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 84,975 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 82,340 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,632 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 602,693 miles

Nearside 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 26 Jun 2010 75,530 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,646 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 69,265 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 64,401 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 60,335 miles

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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S81 MFC is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S81 MFC, 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 S81 MFC registered?

S81 MFC is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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