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S933 SJU

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,856 mi
Last recorded50,856 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS933 SJU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 50,856 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 50,830 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 49,460 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 48,018 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 47,470 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

offside front suspension balljoint noisy

Pass 2 Oct 2018 46,357 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 45,261 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pipes greased

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2017 44,615 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Engine management warning light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to front brake discs

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 9 Feb 2017 44,615 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Engine management warning light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to front brake discs

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jan 2016 43,837 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)

check engine warning lamp on

exhaust heatshield insecure

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2014 42,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine manegement light on

osf tyre cracking and perishing slightly

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2014 42,698 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine manegement light on

osf tyre cracking and perishing slightly

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2013 41,944 miles

both side catalytic convertor to manifold studs corroded off

check engine warning lamp on

plenum chamber blocked

Fail 5 Apr 2013 41,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

check engine warning lamp on

plenum chamber blocked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both side catalytic convertor to manifold studs corroded off

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,738 miles

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

check engine warning lamp on

Fail 13 Jun 2011 39,738 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

check engine warning lamp on

Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,992 miles

nearside catalytic convertor rattling

nearside front tyre going out of shape

Fail 15 Apr 2010 36,940 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

nearside catalytic convertor rattling

nearside front tyre going out of shape

Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,322 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

eng check light on

Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,727 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,928 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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S933 SJU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S933 SJU, 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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S933 SJU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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