1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Petrol · S858 BGU
1998 Porsche Boxster (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 90,688 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S858 BGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 90,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S858 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 (S858 BGU) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 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 (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
S858 BGU Mileage History
- 15/09/202378,451 mi
- 13/09/202486,187 mi+7,736 mi
- 13/09/202486,187 mi
- 20/08/202590,688 mi+4,501 mi
- 21/08/202590,688 mi
Average of roughly 6,332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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