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FIG 9929

1999 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

105,237 mi
Last recorded105,237 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 9929
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 105,237 miles

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

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

both front side shock absorber lower parts are corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 102,415 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2024

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Engine cutting out and Misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Bumper damaged

Interior carpet and floor removed, Wiring and fuse board exposed

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush on arm cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush on arm cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door card not fitted and no door handle not fitted but door can still be opened from inside

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush on arm cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs have heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Speedo clocks not secured

Pass 25 Oct 2022 92,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 92,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 91,753 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

eml on

Fail 7 Sep 2020 91,753 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

eml on

Pass 9 Sep 2019 88,342 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 9 Sep 2019 88,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,108 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 85,108 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Sep 2017 77,614 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,517 miles

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Fail 26 Aug 2016 77,517 miles

Minor Chips In Windscreen

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

Pass 3 May 2016 77,505 miles

EML Light illuminated

Fail 3 May 2016 77,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EML Light illuminated

Fail 12 Feb 2016 77,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EML light illuminated

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,495 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,716 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

rear brake pads 70% worn

Fail 22 Jan 2014 70,716 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,379 miles

engine light on

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Jan 2013 66,379 miles

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

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

engine light on

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,745 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 63,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,550 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 62,535 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 60,810 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 57,387 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

wipers worn

Pass 13 Feb 2009 57,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

wipers worn

Pass 13 Feb 2008 52,505 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 52,505 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 46,459 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 41,607 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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FIG 9929 is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 FIG 9929, 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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How do I check the history of FIG 9929?

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What year was FIG 9929 registered?

FIG 9929 is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is FIG 9929 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 9929 shows 33 tests with a 57.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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