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R3 XOB

2016 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,612 mi
Last recorded47,612 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Porsche Boxster22,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 XOB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 47,612 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 47,599 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 43,933 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 43,818 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 43,693 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 42,527 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 41,000 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 41,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 36,772 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 29,626 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 22,260 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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R3 XOB is a 2016 Porsche Boxster in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R3 XOB, 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 R3 XOB registered?

R3 XOB is a 2016 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is R3 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 XOB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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