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981 TOY

2016 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,119 mi
Last recorded38,119 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Porsche Boxster22,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration981 TOY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 38,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 37,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 37,143 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 34,720 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 34,284 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 34,284 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 34,146 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 32,092 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 24,871 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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981 TOY is a 2016 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 981 TOY, 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 981 TOY registered?

981 TOY is a 2016 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is 981 TOY safe to buy?

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