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S914 SNG

1998 Porsche Boxster

Purple Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

56,644 mi
Last recorded56,644 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS914 SNG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 56,644 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 56,144 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 55,786 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 55,440 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 55,001 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 54,337 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 53,160 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,935 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,521 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 50,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,989 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,853 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 45,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 41,586 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 39,639 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 39,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 38,132 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 38,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 36,848 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,848 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,981 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 25,941 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 25,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 26 Apr 2006 21,855 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)

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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S914 SNG is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Purple with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S914 SNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S914 SNG registered?

S914 SNG is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S914 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S914 SNG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S914 SNG have outstanding finance?

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