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S870 JCU

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

64,041 mi
Last recorded64,041 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 JCU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 64,041 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 63,718 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 62,605 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 62,425 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak at rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,242 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 61,730 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 60,471 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 59,753 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,018 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 57,252 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 55,167 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 53,864 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 52,697 miles

Nearside Rear 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 May 2012 52,697 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Apr 2011 48,187 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,843 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 43,684 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

grease around n/s/f suspension area.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 43,231 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,819 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jun 2006 33,449 miles

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

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

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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S870 JCU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S870 JCU, 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 S870 JCU registered?

S870 JCU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S870 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S870 JCU shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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