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P500 XTR

1999 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,431 mi
Last recorded103,431 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 XTR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 103,431 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 103,431 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 101,639 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 101,634 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both front pipe from calipers have retaining bolts missing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working all brake lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2024 99,195 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 98,794 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 98,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 97,496 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 95,862 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 95,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 93,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 93,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,630 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 83,714 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 82,394 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,154 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 77,098 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 74,619 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 74,619 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,455 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 67,541 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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jul 2007 66,930 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 66,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 56,843 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P500 XTR is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P500 XTR, 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 P500 XTR registered?

P500 XTR is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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