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B8 SAU

2016 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,210 mi
Last recorded46,210 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Porsche Boxster22,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 SAU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 46,210 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 44,314 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 40,023 miles
Pass 21 May 2023 39,531 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 37,006 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 31,173 miles

manufacture covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2021 31,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2020 21,772 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 17,992 miles

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

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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B8 SAU is a 2016 Porsche Boxster in White 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 B8 SAU, 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 B8 SAU registered?

B8 SAU is a 2016 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 June 2016.

Is B8 SAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 SAU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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