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P8 BXO

1999 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

138,344 mi
Last recorded138,344 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 BXO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 138,344 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 138,155 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Max 1.030. Reading 1.218 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from caliper to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fitted incorrectly. 'Inside' on outside

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

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

Undertrays obscuring components

Pass 20 Jun 2024 138,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2024 138,104 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 137,890 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 137,890 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 135,366 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 134,170 miles

nuts at exhaust manifolds corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2020 134,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nuts at exhaust manifolds corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 132,426 miles

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

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

nuts on exhaust flange corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2019 132,425 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to calipar (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

nuts on exhaust flange corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 131,081 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 131,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 131,080 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low dip (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function and leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 130,430 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 130,417 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 129,535 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 125,047 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 121,452 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 121,432 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 118,135 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 118,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 113,342 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 105,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front discs corroaded on inside of discs

both rear discs pitted on inside of discs

Pass 12 Jun 2009 101,054 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 97,158 miles

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

n/s/r outer c.v boot split

rear suspension bushes oily

Pass 20 Jun 2007 95,297 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 85,848 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 85,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P8 BXO is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 P8 BXO, 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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P8 BXO is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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