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2 EBE

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,114 mi
Last recorded50,114 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 EBE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 50,114 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 49,864 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 49,476 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 48,983 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 48,533 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 47,813 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 47,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 46,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 46,375 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 46,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 45,975 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 45,387 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 45,166 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 44,831 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,620 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 43,549 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,023 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,207 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,384 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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2 EBE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 2 EBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2 EBE registered?

2 EBE is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is 2 EBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 EBE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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