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P888 XTR

1999 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,981 mi
Last recorded83,981 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 XTR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 83,981 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,599 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 79,248 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 77,084 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 74,691 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cracking in between treads

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 73,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 71,724 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 70,113 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,987 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 67,031 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 24 Jul 2007 55,229 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 39,522 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 39,514 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner 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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P888 XTR is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P888 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 P888 XTR registered?

P888 XTR is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 May 1999.

Is P888 XTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P888 XTR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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