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EXI 179

1999 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,640 mi
Last recorded62,640 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXI 179
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 62,640 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust fittings corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 62,240 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 62,240 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold flange adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 61,340 miles

small chips to screen

Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,112 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 59,431 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 58,369 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,280 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 56,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,894 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,284 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 52,473 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,309 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,592 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,236 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 37,290 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,430 miles

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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EXI 179 is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXI 179, 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 EXI 179 registered?

EXI 179 is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 July 1999.

Is EXI 179 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXI 179 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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