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ROY 183W

1999 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,830 mi
Last recorded54,830 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROY 183W
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 54,830 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 54,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 54,789 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge alignment recomended (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 54,709 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 54,238 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 53,300 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 52,765 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 52,644 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 50,666 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 50,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 50,457 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 50,455 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 50,304 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 49,951 miles

All 4 tyres low or bald on edges due to the way they are manufactured. all well within legal limit

Pass 13 May 2008 47,508 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 43,299 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,162 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 39,162 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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ROY 183W is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ROY 183W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ROY 183W?

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What year was ROY 183W registered?

ROY 183W is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is ROY 183W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROY 183W shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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