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E16 RAV

1999 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,820 mi
Last recorded82,820 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 RAV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 82,820 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,768 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 80,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 79,107 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 76,874 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,012 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,303 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 68,162 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 67,931 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 66,817 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 66,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,076 miles

slight play in nearside front rack end

Fail 6 Jun 2012 66,074 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight play in nearside front rack end

Pass 16 May 2011 64,836 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 63,447 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 62,584 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 61,300 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 58,709 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2007 58,707 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2007 58,697 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

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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E16 RAV is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E16 RAV, 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 E16 RAV registered?

E16 RAV is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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