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J78 PJR

2016 Porsche Boxster

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests33 (29 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.9%

Mileage

102,041 mi
Last recorded102,041 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Porsche Boxster22,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ78 PJR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

29 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 102,041 miles
Pass 8 May 2026 100,867 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2026 107,843 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 84,835 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 106,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 77,762 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2024 104,208 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 66,647 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 102,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 54,129 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 98,429 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 98,429 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 40,226 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 31,067 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 96,455 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2019 20,641 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 92,374 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 86,120 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 86,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 80,369 miles

Both rear tyres worn down to 3mm.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2017 80,288 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres worn down to 3mm.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 69,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 6 May 2015 64,586 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 59,896 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 16 May 2013 54,215 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 49,751 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded inner braking surface

Pass 10 May 2011 44,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 11 May 2010 38,864 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2010 38,864 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2009 33,644 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,069 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 21,278 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 14,041 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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J78 PJR is a 2016 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.9%.

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 J78 PJR, 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 J78 PJR registered?

J78 PJR is a 2016 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 December 2016.

Is J78 PJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J78 PJR shows 33 tests with a 87.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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