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S958 LBW

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

84,818 mi
Last recorded84,818 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS958 LBW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 84,818 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 83,473 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 81,916 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 81,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 79,207 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 76,067 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 74,535 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 71,542 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 67,200 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 62,657 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,567 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 62,287 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres perished

Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,902 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear brake discs some corrosion on faces

front to rear metal brake pipe along floor slight corrosion

front tyres ,some cracks on edges of tread area and side walls ,ply or cords not visible

nearside front tyre wear on inner edge of tread area

rear tyres cracks on sidewalls and around edges of tread areas ,ply or cords not visible

Pass 9 Mar 2012 59,355 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,322 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 54,142 miles

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

would recommend brake strip and lube

Pass 7 May 2008 49,898 miles

undertrays all under vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2007 48,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 47,343 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 42,609 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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S958 LBW is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S958 LBW, 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 S958 LBW registered?

S958 LBW is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S958 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S958 LBW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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