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L5 NYG

1999 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,229 mi
Last recorded103,229 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 NYG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 103,229 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake warning light on

Fail 21 Dec 2020 103,229 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 21 Mar 2019 97,145 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 80,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside covers fitted unable to make a full inspection

Fail 4 Jul 2017 80,430 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working and offside rear (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

underside covers fitted unable to make a full inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,996 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 68,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,960 miles

slight wearin both rear antiroll bar D bushes....slight play o/s front bottom ball joint ....both front tyres wearing inside edge and close to legal limit

Pass 22 May 2014 60,167 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges and close to legal limit,...slight play o/s front bottom ball joint....slight play both rear antiroll bar D bushes....handbrake poor operation and low effort on the o/s

Pass 20 Apr 2013 55,693 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 55,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,357 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall is cracking slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,126 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 48,126 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,464 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 43,072 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 41,304 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,378 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 35,200 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 56,386 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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L5 NYG is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L5 NYG, 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 L5 NYG registered?

L5 NYG is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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