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R31 DWM

1999 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

54,707 mi
Last recorded54,707 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 DWM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 54,707 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 54,592 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 54,562 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 54,525 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 54,453 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 53,560 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 53,560 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 49,517 miles

Offside Front Outer Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 47,496 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 44,972 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 44,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 44,738 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 44,734 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length front and rear (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,989 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 43,989 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 40,563 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,601 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,617 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 36,271 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 35,867 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 35,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,019 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 35,018 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 32,647 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 May 2006 30,084 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 30,084 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R31 DWM is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R31 DWM, 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 R31 DWM registered?

R31 DWM is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R31 DWM safe to buy?

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