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S876 JCU

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,835 mi
Last recorded45,835 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS876 JCU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,835 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 43,930 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 40,122 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,644 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,479 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,441 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,843 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 34,251 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 32,295 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 31,128 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 28,780 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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S876 JCU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S876 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.

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What year was S876 JCU registered?

S876 JCU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S876 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S876 JCU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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