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G5 GJB

1999 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,908 mi
Last recorded54,908 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 GJB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 54,908 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 53,482 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 51,964 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 50,886 miles

exhaust clamps corroded rear nearside/offside

Pass 5 Jul 2021 49,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust clamps corroded nearside and offside rear

Pass 6 Jul 2020 47,247 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 47,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to headlamp bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 47,193 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 47,154 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 47,022 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,853 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,482 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,940 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 44,775 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 44,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,481 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,367 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

both front tyre wearing on edges of tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 23 Jul 2010 599,999 miles

Oil leak

rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2010 999,999 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Oil leak

rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2009 39,864 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 37,519 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 32,604 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,941 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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G5 GJB is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G5 GJB, 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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G5 GJB is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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