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Porsche Boxster

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,687 cc

R16 PBKMOT history

R16 PBK is a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 29 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

R16 PBK grey Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,440 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 PBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,687 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 PBK was last recorded at 83,440 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,438 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,440 miles
  • 2025 – 82,688 miles
  • 2024 – 82,190 miles
  • 2023 – 82,096 miles
  • 2021 – 78,860 miles
  • 2020 – 74,937 miles
  • 2019 – 72,424 miles
  • 2018 – 70,518 miles
  • 2017 – 68,807 miles
  • 2016 – 63,249 miles
  • 2015 – 48,368 miles
  • 2014 – 38,930 miles
  • 2013 – 31,526 miles
  • 2012 – 23,468 miles
  • 2011 – 18,948 miles
  • 2010 – 11,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,440 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,440 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,440 miles
    Test number
    387768732030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,438 miles (+750)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,438 miles
    Test number
    893211885443
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Calliper pipe after hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer securing clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper pipe after hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,688 miles (+498)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,688 miles
    Test number
    981037809304
    • AdvisoryExhaust monoxide levels only just met
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass82,190 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    82,190 miles
    Test number
    691604678823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,179 miles (+83)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,179 miles
    Test number
    793694546180
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass82,096 miles (+3,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    82,096 miles
    Test number
    588138849811
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass78,860 miles (+3,923)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,860 miles
    Test number
    814475001183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass74,937 miles (+2,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,937 miles
    Test number
    309634603075
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty

  9. Pass72,424 miles (+1,906)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    72,424 miles
    Test number
    749590425021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,518 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    70,518 miles
    Test number
    431787949268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,444 miles (+1,637)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,444 miles
    Test number
    356320726295
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass68,807 miles (+5,558)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,807 miles
    Test number
    521911798366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,249 miles
    Test number
    340547631838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,242 miles (+14,874)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,242 miles
    Test number
    503523784126
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass48,368 miles (+9,438)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,368 miles
    Test number
    616289455132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,930 miles (+7,404)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,930 miles
    Test number
    817559964042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,526 miles (+8,058)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,526 miles
    Test number
    406956753076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass23,468 miles (+4,520)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    23,468 miles
    Test number
    826272342013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,948 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    18,948 miles
    Test number
    845339141031
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has a minor cut on side wall

  20. Fail18,947 miles (+7,098)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,947 miles
    Test number
    766939441021
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has a minor cut on side wall

  21. Pass11,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    11,849 miles
    Test number
    900861770079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 PBK

Does R16 PBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 PBK is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 PBK?
The MOT on R16 PBK is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 PBK done?
R16 PBK was recorded at 83,440 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 4,384 miles a year.
Has R16 PBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 PBK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 PBK 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 PBK find?
R16 PBK passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush perished; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush perished, and 2 more.

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