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L18 REW

1999 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

73,311 mi
Last recorded73,311 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 REW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 73,311 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 73,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ferrules , main steel pipes greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 73,158 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 73,114 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 73,039 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 72,866 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 72,772 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2019 72,655 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2018 72,539 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 72,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 72,232 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake effort has only just met the required efficiency

slight hissing noise around brake servo area when brakes pressed

Pass 8 Feb 2016 71,544 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 70,527 miles

Both front brake disc's becoming worn

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 70,152 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 69,585 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2012 68,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 63,983 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,980 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,601 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 59,921 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 54,442 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 47,622 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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L18 REW is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L18 REW, 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 L18 REW registered?

L18 REW is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is L18 REW safe to buy?

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