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DR04 ZAM

2016 Porsche Boxster

Brown Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,069 mi
Last recorded59,069 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Porsche Boxster22,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR04 ZAM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 59,069 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2026 104,666 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides cracked and perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear level broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides cracked and perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 104,666 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached box clamps both sides (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides cracked and perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear level broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides cracked and perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 56,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 102,130 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 52,724 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 99,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 43,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 96,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear levelling device broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs are corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Dec 2022 96,293 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear levelling device broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs are corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2022 34,209 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2021 94,550 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 23,999 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 91,653 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 21,372 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 15,236 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 88,956 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 87,759 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2017 84,316 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 84,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 80,694 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 77,280 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 1 May 2014 73,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

nearside front tyre inner edge

offside front tyre inner edge

power steering pipe ferrule detiorated

Pass 23 May 2013 70,663 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 66,547 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 61,386 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,297 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

wiper blades split

Pass 23 Apr 2009 46,476 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 46,476 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 37,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2008 37,660 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2007 26,347 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 8 May 2007 26,347 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DR04 ZAM is a 2016 Porsche Boxster in Brown with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DR04 ZAM, 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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DR04 ZAM is a 2016 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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