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YIW 8218

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Other 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,127 mi
Last recorded99,127 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 8218
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 99,127 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 99,090 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 97,906 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 97,436 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2021 96,493 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 89,172 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 85,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 81,901 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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YIW 8218 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YIW 8218, 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 YIW 8218 registered?

YIW 8218 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is YIW 8218 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIW 8218 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YIW 8218 have outstanding finance?

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