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MR16 VAU

2016 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,861 mi
Last recorded38,861 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Porsche Boxster22,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR16 VAU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2026 38,861 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 34,239 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 30,690 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 28,714 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 25,446 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 22,286 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 19,863 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 17,457 miles

All tyres starting to perish

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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MR16 VAU is a 2016 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MR16 VAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MR16 VAU?

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What year was MR16 VAU registered?

MR16 VAU is a 2016 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 July 2016.

Is MR16 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR16 VAU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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