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M5 VBV

1999 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

77,062 mi
Last recorded77,062 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 VBV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 77,062 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 76,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 76,256 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 75,928 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 75,422 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 74,885 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 74,592 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 74,592 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,308 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 73,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 72,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner half of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner half of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 May 2016 68,065 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 67,575 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,536 miles

rear hand and foot brake could be better,

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,189 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,047 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,518 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 46,583 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 42,224 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 38,736 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 34,718 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 29,965 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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M5 VBV is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M5 VBV, 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 M5 VBV registered?

M5 VBV is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M5 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 VBV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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