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A17 BLU

1999 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,173 mi
Last recorded77,173 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BLU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 77,173 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 76,288 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 76,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 73,024 miles

Heat shields on exhaust insecure.

Fail 12 Jul 2010 73,022 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Heat shields on exhaust insecure.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 71,653 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

battery loose

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 71,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

battery loose

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 68,467 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 64,018 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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A17 BLU is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A17 BLU, 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.

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What year was A17 BLU registered?

A17 BLU is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A17 BLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 BLU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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