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P7 SHL

1999 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,439 mi
Last recorded101,439 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 SHL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 101,439 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 101,405 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 100,739 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 100,227 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 100,192 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,666 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 98,808 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all inc front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 98,777 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and boot burst (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all inc front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 97,069 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 97,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 93,754 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 10 Mar 2017 93,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 90,774 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,925 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 69,685 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 62,501 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 57,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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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P7 SHL is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P7 SHL, 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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P7 SHL is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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