1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Petrol · S572 APJ
1998 Porsche Boxster (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 183,551 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S572 APJ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 183,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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S572 APJ Mileage History
- 20/07/200562,838 mi
- 19/07/200669,439 mi+6,601 mi
- 18/07/200778,876 mi+9,437 mi
- 19/07/200778,876 mi
- 25/07/200883,302 mi+4,426 mi
- 29/07/200990,482 mi+7,180 mi
- 07/08/200990,482 mi
- 28/07/201095,480 mi+4,998 mi
- 29/07/201095,480 mi
- 01/08/201199,873 mi+4,393 mi
- 07/08/2012105,800 mi+5,927 mi
- 20/09/2012105,800 mi
- 13/09/2013120,035 mi+14,235 mi
- 17/09/2013120,185 mi+150 mi
- 23/09/2014135,298 mi+15,113 mi
- 23/09/2014135,298 mi
- 03/09/2015148,009 mi+12,711 mi
- 03/09/2015148,009 mi
- 17/09/2016161,150 mi+13,141 mi
- 20/09/2016161,150 mi
- 21/06/2019169,194 mi+8,044 mi
- 04/07/2019169,194 mi
- 29/07/2020175,157 mi+5,963 mi
- 29/07/2020175,157 mi
- 30/07/2021178,179 mi+3,022 mi
- 29/07/2022182,610 mi+4,431 mi
- 04/02/2026183,529 mi+919 mi
- 11/02/2026183,551 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 5,870 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
S572 APJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Porsche Boxster (S572 APJ) between July 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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