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R40 RJS

2016 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,126 mi
Last recorded39,126 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Porsche Boxster22,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 RJS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 39,126 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 39,051 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 36,043 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 33,242 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Jul 2023 29,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 25,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 23,595 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 22,377 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 14,726 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 14,574 miles

both front tyres perished and tread getting low outer edges.

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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R40 RJS is a 2016 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R40 RJS, 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 R40 RJS registered?

R40 RJS is a 2016 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is R40 RJS safe to buy?

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