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N121 ELB

1999 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

129,811 mi
Last recorded129,811 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 ELB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 129,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 126,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 123,496 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 116,194 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 116,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 114,002 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 110,889 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 110,889 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated BOTH (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 110,886 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 109,901 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 109,901 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 106,503 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 106,503 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 101,051 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 98,090 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 93,274 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 89,986 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 85,636 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 83,074 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 80,130 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 77,120 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 73,037 miles

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

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

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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N121 ELB is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N121 ELB, 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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N121 ELB is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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