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1638 PP

2016 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,921 mi
Last recorded43,921 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Porsche Boxster22,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1638 PP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 43,921 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 43,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 41,186 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 36,776 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 32,876 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 29,011 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 25,066 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 19,674 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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1638 PP is a 2016 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 22,629 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 1638 PP, 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 10 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1638 PP registered?

1638 PP is a 2016 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is 1638 PP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1638 PP shows 8 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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