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OTH 53

1999 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,389 mi
Last recorded68,389 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTH 53
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 68,389 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 68,099 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 67,649 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 67,145 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 65,907 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 64,993 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 64,983 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,625 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 62,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,685 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 60,821 miles

corrosion and wear to front brake discs

front brake pads worn

Fail 18 Jun 2016 60,817 miles

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

corrosion and wear to front brake discs

front brake pads worn

Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,737 miles

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

centre console insecure

exhaurst corroded but not blowing

front wipers slightly smeering screen

small stone chips in window screen

Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,474 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 57,470 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,156 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,765 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,171 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,943 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 52,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2008 43,080 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,503 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 14,963 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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OTH 53 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 78.3%.

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 OTH 53, 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 OTH 53 registered?

OTH 53 is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 August 1999.

Is OTH 53 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTH 53 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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