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E9 CSS

1999 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,557 mi
Last recorded143,557 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 CSS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 143,557 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 139,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 May 2023 139,192 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange bolts corroded away maniflod to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange bolts corroded manifold to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal creaking under load

Pass 19 Apr 2022 135,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive possible Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 134,852 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 131,896 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 120,855 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 120,855 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 112,738 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 103,473 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 103,460 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 95,031 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2008 87,234 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 86,913 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 75,945 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 61,142 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 61,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parts of underbody,fuel and brake pipes could not be checked because covers fitted

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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E9 CSS is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E9 CSS, 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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E9 CSS is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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