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P1 HBW

1999 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,414 mi
Last recorded43,414 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 HBW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 43,414 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 43,313 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 43,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 43,195 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (INNER EDGE) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 43,029 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 42,656 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 42,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 41,749 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 41,746 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 41,404 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,063 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 41,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 40,248 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 39,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 47,119 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 47,097 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 May 2013 45,919 miles

engine man lamp on

exhaust fixings very corroded

manifold bolts missing

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,385 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,619 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,692 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 43,692 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 2 Jul 2009 424,531 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 424,531 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,003 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 39,933 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 37,467 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,403 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 33,403 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P1 HBW is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P1 HBW, 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 P1 HBW registered?

P1 HBW is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 July 1999.

Is P1 HBW safe to buy?

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