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AGU 986N

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,626 mi
Last recorded107,626 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGU 986N
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 107,626 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner arch slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 107,007 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 106,998 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 105,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 105,057 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 102,901 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 102,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2022 99,633 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 97,562 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 97,283 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 96,635 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 95,971 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers are broken

Pass 8 May 2017 94,747 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 94,084 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 92,793 miles

slight play in the o/s front drop link

Fail 21 Oct 2014 92,790 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear tyres are cracked and perished

o/s front tyre is bald on the inner edge

slight play in the o/s front drop link

Pass 3 Sep 2013 89,900 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,132 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 85,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 83,013 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 82,092 miles

rear inner surface of discs in poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2010 82,092 miles

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

rear inner surface of discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2009 80,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 73,390 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 66,871 miles

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 59,874 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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AGU 986N is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AGU 986N, 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 AGU 986N registered?

AGU 986N is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is AGU 986N safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGU 986N shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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