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P599 YAE

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,994 mi
Last recorded112,994 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 YAE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 112,994 miles

Nearside Rear Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 112,344 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edege (5.2.3 (e))

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

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

front and rear number plate letter spacing

Fail 15 Jan 2025 112,328 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edege (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

front and rear number plate letter spacing

Pass 1 Feb 2024 111,799 miles

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

front pads 2/3 worn

rear tyres getting low

Fail 1 Feb 2024 111,799 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front pads 2/3 worn

rear tyres getting low

Pass 20 Jan 2023 110,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 110,461 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 109,450 miles

parking brake 17%

Pass 22 Jan 2021 108,220 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 107,654 miles

under trays

Pass 23 May 2018 107,322 miles

under trays

Pass 21 Jun 2017 107,022 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 106,591 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 105,579 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 105,579 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 103,502 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 101,354 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 98,502 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 95,592 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 92,934 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 90,305 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 87,089 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 82,797 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 75,174 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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P599 YAE is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 81,466 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 P599 YAE, 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 29 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P599 YAE registered?

P599 YAE is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P599 YAE safe to buy?

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