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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 2,687 cc

R16 BOXMOT history

R16 BOX is a red petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 55,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

R16 BOX red Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
55,798 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 BOX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,687 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 BOX was last recorded at 55,798 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 2,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,534 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,264 miles
Average per year
2,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,798 miles
  • 2025 – 53,534 miles
  • 2024 – 51,275 miles
  • 2023 – 48,835 miles
  • 2022 – 46,678 miles
  • 2021 – 45,578 miles
  • 2020 – 44,171 miles
  • 2019 – 40,349 miles
  • 2018 – 39,230 miles
  • 2017 – 38,593 miles
  • 2016 – 37,619 miles
  • 2015 – 36,212 miles
  • 2014 – 34,546 miles
  • 2013 – 32,925 miles
  • 2012 – 30,300 miles
  • 2011 – 23,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,798 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe at calliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Both front tyres perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,798 miles (+2,264)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    55,798 miles
    Test number
    957704384441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe at calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass53,534 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    53,534 miles
    Test number
    623316897982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail53,534 miles (+2,259)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,534 miles
    Test number
    227911736992
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass51,275 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,275 miles
    Test number
    210471997859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber gaiter/bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perishing

  5. Fail51,275 miles (+2,440)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,275 miles
    Test number
    906992813861
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber gaiter/bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perishing

  6. Pass48,835 miles (+2,157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,835 miles
    Test number
    155311182708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both

  7. Pass46,678 miles (+1,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,678 miles
    Test number
    208781221072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass45,578 miles (+1,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,578 miles
    Test number
    934243585359
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass44,171 miles (+3,822)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,171 miles
    Test number
    451034988035
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both

  10. Pass40,349 miles (+1,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,349 miles
    Test number
    572829015344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both

  11. Pass39,230 miles (+637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,230 miles
    Test number
    827619055816
    • Advisory235/40zr 18 91y continental
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing

  12. Pass38,593 miles (+974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,593 miles
    Test number
    232948810713
    • Advisory235/40/zr18 91y continental
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing

  13. Pass37,619 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,619 miles
    Test number
    699207142208
    • Advisory235/40/zr18 continental
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing

  14. Fail37,619 miles (+1,407)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,619 miles
    Test number
    851346315114
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Advisory235/40/zr18 continental
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing

  15. Pass36,212 miles (+1,666)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,212 miles
    Test number
    928304005191
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres starting to perish

  16. Pass34,546 miles (+1,621)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,546 miles
    Test number
    609326614168
    • NoteNAIL IN OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE (REPAIRABLE)
    • NoteSLIGHT FREE PLAY NOTICED AT NEAR SIDE INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

  17. Pass32,925 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,925 miles
    Test number
    155443343051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,300 miles (+6,527)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,300 miles
    Test number
    397593832010
    • NoteCheck brake system

  19. Fail23,773 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,773 miles
    Test number
    298176761014
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass23,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,773 miles
    Test number
    949046861010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 BOX

Does R16 BOX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 BOX is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 BOX?
The MOT on R16 BOX is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 BOX done?
R16 BOX was recorded at 55,798 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 2,132 miles a year.
Has R16 BOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 BOX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 BOX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 BOX find?
R16 BOX passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe at calliper, and 3 more.

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