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S880 JCU

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

95,587 mi
Last recorded95,587 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 JCU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 95,587 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 94,767 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 93,593 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 90,403 miles

exhaust in poor condition

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 90,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2022 86,576 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 84,990 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,092 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 81,317 miles

front tyres worn unevenly on the inner edge

oil leaks

Fail 20 Mar 2019 81,317 miles

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

front tyres worn unevenly on the inner edge

oil leaks

Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,109 miles

corrosion starting n/s seal at front

exhaust flanges nuts rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2017 75,535 miles

exhaust joints/clamps in poor condition

rear tyres on legal limit

slight corrosion o/s/r outer sill end

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,931 miles

minor exhaust blows and joint bolts rusty

minor oil leaks

rear tyres on wear bars

Fail 15 Mar 2016 72,931 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

boot lid warning lamp on

brake warning lamp on

minor exhaust blows and joint bolts rusty

minor oil leaks

rear brake pads look low

rear tyres on wear bars

rust ingress on rear brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2015 70,820 miles

corrosion in n/s outer sill at rear

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

slight exhaust blows and exhaust deteriorating and joint bolts very rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,134 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight rust ingress on discs

surface rust on front struts

Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,272 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor exhaust blows

rear discs in poor condition on inside edge

Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,466 miles

minor exhaust blows

o/s/r disc pitted on inside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2011 63,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 61,887 miles

exhaust is blowing at the rear joints

front brake pipes are rusty

rear brake balance is poor

Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,211 miles

front tyres low on tread inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2009 59,211 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres low on tread inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2008 57,677 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyres low on tread

Pass 29 Jan 2007 53,460 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 53,430 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 50,605 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

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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S880 JCU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue 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 S880 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 S880 JCU registered?

S880 JCU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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