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R889 CUR

1999 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,094 mi
Last recorded46,094 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 CUR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,094 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 44,880 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 43,523 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 43,523 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 42,012 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 42,012 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 39,425 miles

All exhaust fitting rusted and weak but not insecure

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 38,705 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 38,665 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,922 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 36,152 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 34,219 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,689 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 28,172 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 23,995 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 23,995 miles

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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R889 CUR is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R889 CUR, 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 R889 CUR registered?

R889 CUR is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is R889 CUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R889 CUR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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