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A80 XTA

1999 Porsche Boxster

Turquoise Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,462 mi
Last recorded105,462 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA80 XTA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 105,462 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 105,435 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 104,966 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 101,871 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 96,499 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 88,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 78,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 72,603 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Fail 1 Sep 2011 69,826 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,500 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 63,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2008 53,707 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,835 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 46,824 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 46,824 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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A80 XTA is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Turquoise with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A80 XTA, 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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A80 XTA is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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