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B23 DCC

2016 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

47,527 mi
Last recorded47,527 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Porsche Boxster22,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 DCC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 47,527 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2026 65,724 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 65,724 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 44,191 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 63,568 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 41,656 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 60,485 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 60,485 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 40,755 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 60,247 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 60,247 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 35,518 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 59,873 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 33,962 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 59,782 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 28,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 24,518 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 59,503 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,129 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 58,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion underside

Pass 12 Aug 2016 57,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 57,327 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 56,568 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,786 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 54,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 54,108 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,149 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 53,149 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,670 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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B23 DCC is a 2016 Porsche Boxster in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 B23 DCC, 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 B23 DCC registered?

B23 DCC is a 2016 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 December 2016.

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