
£2,450
1998 Porsche Boxster *** *** Offered with Porsche main dealer service history and comprehensive handbook pack
United Kingdom • 8 Mar 2026 • Lot 38
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Porsche Boxster is a 2.5-liter model with a manual transmission, finished in silver with a red leather interior. It comes with a comprehensive service history, though it's recorded as Category N with 142,000 miles.

Condition
6
The car is described as well-presented but has 142,000 miles and is a Category N vehicle, indicating it has had some damage in the past. There is slight wear visible, and some reconditioning may be required.
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Manual
Transmission:
WP0ZZZ98ZWS603869
Chassis No:
Odometer:
142,000 miles
R116 MJB
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
MOT – September 2026 Category - N Finished in silver with a contrasting red leather interior, this well presented example of Porsche’s mid-engined roadster is an early 2.5-litre variant offering an engaging and balanced driving experience.
First registered in January 1998 and supplied new by Porsche Cars Great Britain Limited via the official centre at Reading, the accompanying documentation records delivery mileage of just 20 miles.
Powered by the original 2.5-litre flat-six engine paired with a manual transmission, the car delivers the responsive performance and balanced handling that quickly established the model’s reputation among enthusiasts.
The driver-focused interior features white-faced instrumentation, supportive leather seats and the classic Porsche cockpit layout.
The odometer currently displays approximately 142,000 miles and the car is offered with an MOT valid until September 2026.
A comprehensive history file accompanies the car including the original driver’s manu...
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£10,951
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£34,086
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 14 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
143,492 miles
Registration Date
1998-01-14
MOT History
Passed
On May 07 2025 with 143,492 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- under-trays fitted
Passed
On Apr 22 2024 with 141,345 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 15 2023 with 141,231 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- EML on
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Coolant leak
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
Passed
On Jan 05 2022 with 139,516 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Failed
On Dec 20 2021 with 139,501 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Dec 18 2020 with 136,835 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Dec 23 2019 with 130,888 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Dec 18 2018 with 120,337 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed
On Dec 18 2017 with 110,906 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipes coated in grease
- Engine management light on
Passed
On Jan 03 2017 with 104,941 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Dec 21 2015 with 94,733 miles
Passed
On Dec 18 2014 with 86,922 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Passed
On Dec 18 2013 with 77,011 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Passed
On Dec 18 2012 with 65,294 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- N/s/f tyre assymetric construction,O/s/f tyre standard.
Passed
On Jan 17 2012 with 55,652 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Passed
On Jan 18 2011 with 47,481 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Passed
On Jun 15 2010 with 46,723 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Limited access for inspection
Passed
On Jun 18 2009 with 46,213 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- boot covers and under body covers fitted, limited access for inspection
Passed
On Apr 22 2008 with 45,786 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User Entered:
- limited access for inspection
Failed
On Apr 22 2008 with 45,766 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
User Entered:
- limited access for inspection
Passed
On Jul 05 2006 with 41,655 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)





















