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716 TRA

1999 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,879 mi
Last recorded38,879 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration716 TRA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 38,879 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 38,296 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 38,092 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 37,909 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 37,726 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 37,395 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 36,907 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 36,675 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 36,287 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 35,906 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 35,185 miles

front bump stops starting to perrish

slight lip on front discs

Pass 30 Dec 2015 34,526 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 34,395 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

nearside front bump stop starting to perrish

offside front bump stop starting to perrish

rust lip on rear discs

Pass 30 Dec 2013 34,234 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 34,234 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 34,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs liped

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 30 Dec 2011 33,848 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 32,549 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 31,722 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 31,242 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 29,990 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 29,200 miles

both rear tyres on wear blocks advise new tyres.

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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716 TRA is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,340 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 716 TRA, 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 27 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 716 TRA?

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What year was 716 TRA registered?

716 TRA is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is 716 TRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 716 TRA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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