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S289 FHU

1999 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,119 mi
Last recorded45,119 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 FHU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 45,119 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 43,498 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 41,136 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 40,118 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 39,897 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 38,844 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 37,817 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 36,350 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Sep 2017 35,534 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Aug 2016 34,745 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Jan 2014 34,115 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 32,455 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,683 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,491 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 28,375 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 27,140 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,154 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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S289 FHU is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S289 FHU, 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 S289 FHU?

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What year was S289 FHU registered?

S289 FHU is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S289 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S289 FHU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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