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S98 KLX

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Lpg 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,322 mi
Last recorded106,322 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 KLX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 106,322 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 106,300 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 106,276 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 105,963 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 105,923 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded feral on pipe is corroded and split (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 105,086 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 105,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s o/ s poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

boot light is lit on the dash

Pass 10 Jan 2018 102,931 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 102,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner wall split in several places (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 99,251 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

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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S98 KLX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S98 KLX, 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

How do I check the history of S98 KLX?

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What year was S98 KLX registered?

S98 KLX is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S98 KLX safe to buy?

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