1998 PORSCHE BOXSTER2.5L PETROL

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of age-related corrosion and neglect. The most recent test in November 2023 at 82,923 miles passed after an initial failure for a rear stop lamp lamp. However, the tester flagged multiple advisories regarding corrosion on both front lower suspension arms and the nearside rear brake pipe. While these issues did not result in a failure, their presence suggests that the structural components are beginning to degrade from environmental exposure. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 28-year-old Porsche, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. There is a significant four-year gap between the May 2018 test at 80,837 miles and the November 2022 test at 81,669 miles, during which the car covered only 832 miles. This pattern suggests the vehicle sits for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components, dry seals, and the onset of surface rust on metalwork despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the undercarriage and braking system. The record shows a history of corroded shock absorber casings and anti-roll bars dating back to 2022, followed by specifically corroded suspension arms in 2023. The 2018 failure for an ABS fault lamp and an oil leak also requires verification that these mechanical issues were properly rectified rather than merely cleared over. Given the previous inner-edge tyre wear noted in 2018, the suspension geometry should be checked to ensure the low mileage has not masked underlying misalignment or perished bushings.