1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Petrol · S836 BGU
1998 Porsche Boxster (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 136,713 miles. MOT valid until 12/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23/05/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2500cc
S836 BGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 136,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S836 BGU Mileage History
- 18/01/2024132,827 mi
- 30/01/2025134,660 mi+1,833 mi
- 03/02/2025134,661 mi+1 mi
- 12/02/2026136,713 mi+2,052 mi
- 13/02/2026136,713 mi
Average of roughly 1,875 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S836 BGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Porsche Boxster (S836 BGU) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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