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8 BYM

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,875 mi
Last recorded43,875 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 BYM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 43,875 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 42,978 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 42,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 42,646 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 42,478 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,171 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,740 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 41,385 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 40,847 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 39,913 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,403 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,580 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,536 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 36,070 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2008 34,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 32,820 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 30,445 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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8 BYM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 8 BYM, 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 8 BYM registered?

8 BYM is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 8 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 BYM shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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