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B4 XJP

2016 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,446 mi
Last recorded38,446 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Porsche Boxster22,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 XJP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 38,446 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 37,345 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 35,568 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 17 Aug 2022 33,280 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2021 28,877 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 25,994 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear small crack in lamp lense

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 22,012 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 20,697 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 20,322 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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B4 XJP is a 2016 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B4 XJP, 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 B4 XJP registered?

B4 XJP is a 2016 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is B4 XJP safe to buy?

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