1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Petrol · S356 BWP
1998 Porsche Boxster (2.5L, petrol). First registered 08/10/1998. Recorded mileage 147,197 miles. MOT valid until 27/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2480cc
S356 BWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 147,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S356 BWP Mileage History
- 01/07/2022136,537 mi
- 29/06/2023141,086 mi+4,549 mi
- 28/09/2024146,365 mi+5,279 mi
- 29/05/2026147,197 mi+832 mi
- 29/05/2026147,197 mi
Average of roughly 2,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S356 BWP 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 (S356 BWP) between July 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear fog lamp switch insecure swich pulls straight off in your hand (4.5.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when front fog lights are on fron”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
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