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K5 EXT

1999 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,674 mi
Last recorded116,674 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 EXT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 116,674 miles

n/s/f shockabsorber dust cover loose

slight binding to front wheels when rotated

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 11 Sep 2018 116,674 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

n/s/f shockabsorber dust cover loose

slight binding to front wheels when rotated

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 13 Sep 2017 114,073 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 111,255 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 108,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 107,271 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inside edges and worn close to limits

Pass 29 Jul 2013 104,311 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges and getting low

Fail 29 Jul 2013 104,311 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges and getting low

Fail 20 Jul 2012 102,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear road wheel slightly buckled.

slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes an ball joints.

slight play offside section of steering rack.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 102,415 miles

nearside rear road wheel slightly buckled.

slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes an ball joints.

slight play offside section of steering rack.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 100,903 miles

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

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

front wipers just clearing screen.

Pass 22 May 2010 84,421 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on both edges.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 78,468 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 78,468 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 76,125 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 72,730 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 69,021 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 69,021 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 66,425 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 66,425 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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K5 EXT 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 70%.

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 K5 EXT, 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 K5 EXT registered?

K5 EXT is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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