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S851 BGU

1998 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,432 mi
Last recorded74,432 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 BGU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 74,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 72,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,097 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 69,072 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle has undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2016 69,072 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle has undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 68,386 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 62,761 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 62,173 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 62,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,438 miles

Both rear tyres uneven wear

Nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,813 miles

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,040 miles

Nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 19 Apr 2010 59,301 miles

emissions suspect

hazard light switch suspect

twist in nearside rear brake hose

Pass 19 Jan 2009 58,327 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,094 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 55,908 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 50,904 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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S851 BGU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S851 BGU, 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 S851 BGU registered?

S851 BGU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S851 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S851 BGU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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