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280 GPE

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

31,845 mi
Last recorded31,845 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration280 GPE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 31,845 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 31,641 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 31,407 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 31,296 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 31,139 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 30,957 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 30,920 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 30,869 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,756 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 30,629 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 30,414 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 29,756 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 29,250 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 28,925 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 28,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,494 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 27,968 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,972 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 26,492 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 26,262 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 26,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,018 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 25,282 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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280 GPE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1998 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 77,355 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 280 GPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 280 GPE registered?

280 GPE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is 280 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 280 GPE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 280 GPE have outstanding finance?

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