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NOV 374

1999 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

150,695 mi
Last recorded150,695 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOV 374
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 150,695 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 93,400 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 93,400 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine to hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 92,845 miles

Engine only just passed emissions test

Fail 4 Jul 2023 92,820 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to near side brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine only just pasted emissions test

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2022 92,101 miles

Engine only just passed the emissions test

Pass 13 Jul 2021 91,358 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 91,353 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 91,123 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 91,086 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 87,424 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 87,115 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 86,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2016 86,338 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,212 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 85,212 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

accepted to min test std . but not a normal doing ?

osf metal brake pipe under the caliper is rusted / rusting , ok now but may need attn

osf tyre wearing on the inner shoulder

osr tyre wearing on the inside

rear light defusers are refined , finished with over colour note but not in breach of test at present

Pass 18 Feb 2014 83,655 miles

wipers smearing...numberplate lamps dim...rear discs corroded...o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded...o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge....slight play in n/s rack arm.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,719 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 72,507 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 71,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 1 Feb 2011 71,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 28 Jan 2010 69,383 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps on the rear silencer corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,820 miles

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

both front tyres wearing close to legel limit on inside edge

Pass 25 Jan 2008 63,324 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 52,872 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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NOV 374 is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NOV 374, 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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NOV 374 is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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