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S873 YBP

1998 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,839 mi
Last recorded54,839 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 YBP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 54,839 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 54,330 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 53,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 52,533 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,157 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 52,153 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,073 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 52,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,999 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 5,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,821 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2007 44,895 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2006 41,762 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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S873 YBP is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S873 YBP, 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 S873 YBP registered?

S873 YBP is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S873 YBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S873 YBP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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