1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Petrol · P55 LAD
1998 Porsche Boxster (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 65,506 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P55 LAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 65,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P55 LAD 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 (P55 LAD) between June 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe to centre distribution point behind undertray (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded power steering hose to metal pipe retaining ferrule corrode”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
P55 LAD Mileage History
- 21/06/202364,756 mi
- 28/09/202364,790 mi+34 mi
- 19/09/202465,067 mi+277 mi
- 24/09/202565,301 mi+234 mi
- 10/09/202665,506 mi+205 mi
Average of roughly 233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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