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B1 RBA

1999 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,197 mi
Last recorded71,197 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 RBA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 71,197 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 71,172 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 70,964 miles

All tyres getting old

Pass 26 Apr 2019 70,949 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 70,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 70,815 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,482 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,251 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,208 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 70,093 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 70,070 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 69,757 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,467 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 69,467 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,076 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 68,371 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,860 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 65,323 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 65,323 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 61,396 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 59,505 miles

unable to fully assess underside due to plastic covers

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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B1 RBA is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B1 RBA, 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 B1 RBA registered?

B1 RBA is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is B1 RBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 RBA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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