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S878 NGF

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,505 mi
Last recorded58,505 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 NGF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 58,505 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 56,385 miles

rear screen split

Pass 2 Mar 2018 55,355 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 55,353 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 54,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ignition switch faulty

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2009 50,643 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 50,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 44,771 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 40,406 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 39,711 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 34,970 miles

oil leak

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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S878 NGF is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S878 NGF, 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 S878 NGF registered?

S878 NGF is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S878 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S878 NGF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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