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S857 JUB

1998 Porsche Boxster

Purple Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

76,782 mi
Last recorded76,782 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS857 JUB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 76,782 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 76,022 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 75,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 74,759 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 74,710 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 74,022 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 73,390 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 73,345 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 72,826 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 72,187 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 71,543 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 71,543 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 70,639 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 69,404 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front head light yellowing and slightly weak beam patterns

high level brake light not working

near side rear tyre getting a little low inner edge

off side front tyre getting a little low inner edge

rear and front brake pipes surfaces corrosion

slight front inner rack play both sides

slight plat near side front ante roll bar link

slight play near side front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2014 67,751 miles

both front head light yellowing

both front tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edges

slight play off side front track rod end

Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,212 miles

nearside front brake pads starting to wear low

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,800 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 64,046 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 62,981 miles

ignition switch sticky

slight engine oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2010 62,981 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ignition switch sticky

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 61,967 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 58,420 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 58,420 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 58,245 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,337 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 50,109 miles

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

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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S857 JUB is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Purple with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S857 JUB, 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 S857 JUB registered?

S857 JUB is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S857 JUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S857 JUB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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