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S848 GUF

1998 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,227 mi
Last recorded91,227 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 GUF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 91,227 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 54,920 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,009 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,232 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 80,417 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 80,412 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,872 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 49,870 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,692 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,179 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 65,240 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,108 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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S848 GUF is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S848 GUF, 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

How do I check the history of S848 GUF?

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What year was S848 GUF registered?

S848 GUF is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S848 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S848 GUF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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