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M40 VSG

2016 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,662 mi
Last recorded53,662 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Porsche Boxster22,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 VSG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 53,662 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2025 52,958 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 82,594 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 51,041 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 73,868 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 46,726 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 67,216 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 40,095 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 61,194 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 61,164 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 31,311 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 31,175 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 50,498 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 46,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (cracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 37,907 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2018 33,038 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,767 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 26,767 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 20,340 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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M40 VSG is a 2016 Porsche Boxster in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M40 VSG, 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 M40 VSG registered?

M40 VSG is a 2016 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is M40 VSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M40 VSG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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