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R7 XOB

1999 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,541 mi
Last recorded78,541 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 XOB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 78,541 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 77,771 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 77,461 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 76,974 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 75,351 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 73,391 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,203 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 69,761 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 68,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,835 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber weak

o/s/r shock absorber weak

Fail 21 Jun 2016 64,834 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

n/s/r shock absorber weak

o/s/r shock absorber weak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,819 miles

Both manifold - cat flange bolts badly deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front - rear brake pipe corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,362 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 59,362 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,029 miles

under body panels fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Jun 2010 55,756 miles

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

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

rear discs badly corroded

under body panels fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,756 miles

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

rear discs badly corroded

under body panels fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,316 miles

Very slight brake binding nearside rear

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

covers over parts of fllor and inner wings not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Jun 2009 53,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Slight perishing to nearside front tyre

Very slight brake binding nearside rear

Vrey slight danage to offside front tyre side wall

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

covers over parts of fllor and inner wings not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,057 miles

Slight damage to off side front tyre side wall

Slight perishing to nearside front tyre tread/side wall

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Perishing to off side front tyre tread/side wall

Pass 18 Jun 2007 47,519 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

covers over both front and rear inner wings,and most floors not alowing full inspection

very slight damage to off side front tyre side wall

Pass 29 Jun 2006 45,766 miles

o/s & n/s rear brake disc inner faces rusty & slightly pitted

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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R7 XOB is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R7 XOB, 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 R7 XOB registered?

R7 XOB is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is R7 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 XOB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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