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S931 HGX

1998 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,414 mi
Last recorded87,414 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS931 HGX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 87,414 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 87,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 87,370 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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside front tyre wearing on the outer sides

Pass 29 Oct 2020 87,186 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,200 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 85,181 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side's (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge's an also cracking

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge's an also cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

has slight oil leak

has underneath tray's fitted

Pass 28 May 2016 84,046 miles

water leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,759 miles

water leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 79,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Ignition switch position 1 worn, key has to be turned back slightly to get lights etc to function

Long parking brake lever travel

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2012 79,238 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Long parking brake lever travel

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 73,089 miles

Long parking brake lever travel

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

Ignition switch not making proper contact at position 2,, have to turn back slightly for wipers/headlights etc to work

Plastic under covers fitted, full inspection not possible

Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,452 miles

Front number plate damaged

Ignition switch sticky

Long handbrake lever travel

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,837 miles

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

Faulty ignition switch,, needs to be turned back slightly for lights and other accesories to work

Nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 50,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Ignition switch has intermitant fault

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,913 miles

O/S/R exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,189 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 26,077 miles

advise ignition switch for opperation of lights wipers and washers

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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S931 HGX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S931 HGX, 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 S931 HGX registered?

S931 HGX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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