£4,144
1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5 (986)
United Kingdom • 10 May 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5 is a well-optioned and appealing modern classic. It features a desirable aero kit, Savannah leather interior, factory hard-top, and recent rear soft-top screen replacement.
Condition
7
The car shows 113,491 miles and has been well-maintained with 19 service stamps. The body has a desirable aero kit and removable hard-top. The interior has leather seats. There is some wear and tear expected for its age, but no major mechanical issues are apparent.
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Manual
Transmission:
WPOZZZ98ZWU600079
Chassis No:
Odometer:
113,491 miles
S228FYG
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Appealing, earlier Boxster 2.5 with manual 'box; desirable aero kit; Savannah leather interior; factory hard-top and recent rear soft-top screen replacement; 19 service stamps with recent service Supplied new by JCT600 Porsche of Leeds in August 1998 this striking 986 series 1 st Generation Boxster still looks good, as a proper Modern Classic should.
Finished in Arena Red (L84S) and wearing the desirable Aero kit, the car looks well with its removable body-coloured hard-top, black Mohair soft-top with new rear screen and grey 17inch 996 Carrera look Twist staggered fitment alloy wheels (396).
The car was well optioned from the factory, the options sticker confirming the following extras were fitted – left hand heated seat (139), stronger battery (197), headlamp washer (288), right hand heated seat (340), CD compartment (424), 6-speaker sound system (490), wind deflector (551), automatic air conditioning (573), front centre console (581), storage box (584), on-board comput...
Points of note
£2,189
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,966
Median Price (Since 2020)
£34,086
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 08 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
115,561 miles
Registration Date
1998-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On May 09 2025 with 115,561 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Failed
On May 01 2025 with 115,561 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Minor:
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Nov 21 2023 with 114,193 miles
Passed
On Dec 21 2022 with 112,747 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Oct 30 2021 with 109,542 miles
Failed
On Sep 17 2021 with 109,528 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On Sep 25 2020 with 109,509 miles
Passed
On Aug 02 2019 with 108,518 miles
Failed
On Aug 02 2019 with 108,518 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On Jul 27 2018 with 106,710 miles
Passed
On Jul 28 2017 with 104,495 miles
Passed
On Jul 29 2016 with 102,537 miles
Failed
On Jul 29 2016 with 102,537 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Passed
On Aug 04 2015 with 100,566 miles
Passed
On Jul 29 2014 with 97,139 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- power steering pipe ferrul corroded
- Nail in nearside rear tyre
Passed
On Jul 26 2013 with 93,189 miles
Passed
On Jul 19 2012 with 90,481 miles
Failed
On Jul 18 2012 with 90,457 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
- Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
- Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Passed
On Jul 18 2011 with 87,496 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- both rear tyres wearing low.
Passed
On Aug 03 2010 with 82,178 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Failed
On Aug 03 2010 with 82,178 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
- Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory:
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed
On Jul 20 2009 with 79,048 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jul 24 2008 with 76,014 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On Jul 23 2008 with 76,014 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
- Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Aug 07 2007 with 73,276 miles
Failed
On Aug 03 2007 with 73,265 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
Passed
On Jul 29 2006 with 70,999 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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