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S8 POH

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,330 mi
Last recorded54,330 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 POH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 54,330 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 54,330 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 53,373 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 52,804 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished near side badly

Pass 5 Jun 2023 52,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2022 51,831 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Apr 2022 51,815 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2018 51,617 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 51,366 miles

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

both front tyre side walls perished and cracked

Pass 23 May 2015 50,965 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 50,275 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,081 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,796 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,421 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,604 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,630 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 37,890 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 36,442 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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S8 POH is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S8 POH, 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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S8 POH is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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