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J8 DRV

2016 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,703 mi
Last recorded29,703 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Porsche Boxster22,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 DRV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 29,703 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 25,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 25,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 18,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 18,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 10,541 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 8,519 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 7,935 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 7,421 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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J8 DRV is a 2016 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J8 DRV, 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 J8 DRV registered?

J8 DRV is a 2016 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is J8 DRV safe to buy?

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