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P88 XST

1999 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,396 mi
Last recorded158,396 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 XST
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 158,396 miles

slight oil leak around engine bay

Fail 22 May 2017 158,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working x2 side (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 side (8.2.3)

slight oil leak around engine bay

Pass 27 May 2016 158,754 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 152,157 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 147,929 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber weak resulting in knocking from upper bush

Fail 10 Jul 2014 147,927 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber weak resulting in knocking from upper bush

Pass 24 Jun 2013 141,234 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 141,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 128,434 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 128,434 miles

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

nearside rear bottom ball joint.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 119,234 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 107,843 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 107,843 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 940,453 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 94,045 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 75,336 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 27,190 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 57,692 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 50,494 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)

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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P88 XST is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P88 XST, 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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P88 XST is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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