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B9 BXR

1999 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,479 mi
Last recorded129,479 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 BXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 129,479 miles

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes in wheel arch corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 127,058 miles

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper D bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded in wheel arch upto flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.2mm on inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded in wheel arch to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 127,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front control arm upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper D bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded in wheel arch upto flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.2mm on inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded in wheel arch to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 124,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2023 124,396 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2022 122,013 miles

steering rack slightly moist

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2022 122,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords visible 265/35R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2021 119,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 118,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 118,173 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 115,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 115,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 111,380 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 111,379 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 106,349 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 98,074 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 94,998 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 94,695 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak from engine

osf brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 89,109 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 82,683 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 82,683 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 72,855 miles

near side rear drive shaft outer c.v. boot split

Pass 6 Mar 2009 72,427 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 70,635 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 66,408 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 61,477 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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B9 BXR is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B9 BXR, 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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B9 BXR is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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