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MR55 BVB

2016 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,778 mi
Last recorded33,778 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Porsche Boxster22,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 BVB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 33,778 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 33,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 30,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 30,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 26,869 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 23,145 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 19,447 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 15,900 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 12,593 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged minor cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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MR55 BVB is a 2016 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,497cc 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 MR55 BVB, 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 MR55 BVB registered?

MR55 BVB is a 2016 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 December 2016.

Is MR55 BVB safe to buy?

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