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DTA 1L

2016 Porsche Boxster

Orange Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,778 mi
Last recorded56,778 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Porsche Boxster22,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTA 1L
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 56,778 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 51,337 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 48,476 miles

surface corrosion front/rear brake discs

Pass 18 Nov 2022 44,610 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 44,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 38,700 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 35,740 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 24,809 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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DTA 1L is a 2016 Porsche Boxster in Orange with a 2,497cc 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 DTA 1L, 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 DTA 1L registered?

DTA 1L is a 2016 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is DTA 1L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTA 1L 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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