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M16 PBG

1999 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,357 mi
Last recorded69,357 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 PBG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 69,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 68,654 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 67,807 miles

Horn operates at random when steering wheel is turned.

Pass 10 Aug 2022 66,944 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 66,931 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 66,234 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 66,027 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,284 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 65,279 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,851 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,029 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 63,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 61,169 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,243 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,639 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,532 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,713 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 54,713 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 52,590 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 51,067 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 50,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 50,178 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,149 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 46,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,565 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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M16 PBG is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M16 PBG, 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 M16 PBG registered?

M16 PBG is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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