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SW16 DHD

2016 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,004 mi
Last recorded47,004 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Porsche Boxster22,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 DHD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 47,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2024 44,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted,not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2023 40,873 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 36,378 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 35,508 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 18 Oct 2021 35,508 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 21 Oct 2020 32,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 21 Oct 2020 32,833 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 2 Apr 2019 29,044 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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SW16 DHD is a 2016 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 1,988cc 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 SW16 DHD, 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 SW16 DHD registered?

SW16 DHD is a 2016 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is SW16 DHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW16 DHD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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