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TDZ 552

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Other 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,570 mi
Last recorded71,570 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDZ 552
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 71,570 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 71,555 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2023 70,831 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 69,611 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 67,863 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 67,857 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 66,311 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 64,352 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,861 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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TDZ 552 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,480cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TDZ 552, 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 TDZ 552 registered?

TDZ 552 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is TDZ 552 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDZ 552 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TDZ 552 have outstanding finance?

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