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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,179 cc

R16 PBSMOT history

R16 PBS is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

R16 PBS black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
113,779 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 PBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 PBS was last recorded at 113,779 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 2,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,860 miles · 26 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,919 miles
Average per year
4,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,779 miles
  • 2024 – 110,860 miles
  • 2023 – 110,857 miles
  • 2022 – 107,683 miles
  • 2021 – 100,679 miles
  • 2020 – 96,291 miles
  • 2019 – 88,503 miles
  • 2018 – 81,548 miles
  • 2017 – 76,055 miles
  • 2016 – 62,228 miles
  • 2015 – 50,772 miles
  • 2014 – 47,507 miles
  • 2013 – 46,204 miles
  • 2012 – 43,765 miles
  • 2010 – 40,758 miles
  • 2009 – 38,077 miles
  • 2008 – 34,969 miles
  • 2007 – 30,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,779 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,779 miles (+2,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,779 miles
    Test number
    753372893674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass110,860 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,860 miles
    Test number
    152067644577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail110,857 miles (+3,174)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,857 miles
    Test number
    371275374016
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer c.v boot tin cover worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass107,683 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,683 miles
    Test number
    665547644137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail107,678 miles (+6,999)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,678 miles
    Test number
    412754207682
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass100,679 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,679 miles
    Test number
    867799145994
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail100,679 miles (+4,388)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,679 miles
    Test number
    173900983147
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,291 miles (+7,788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,291 miles
    Test number
    626797445239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S From calipers and arch lines (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S caliper lines (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass88,503 miles (+6,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,503 miles
    Test number
    178119989788
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass81,548 miles (+5,493)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,548 miles
    Test number
    796201298356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,055 miles (+13,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,055 miles
    Test number
    291127018803
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass62,228 miles (+11,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,228 miles
    Test number
    671178469452
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass50,772 miles (+3,265)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,772 miles
    Test number
    958904985047
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass47,507 miles (+102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,507 miles
    Test number
    806104494060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail47,405 miles (+1,201)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,405 miles
    Test number
    515066684049
    • FailureCoil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass46,204 miles (+2,439)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,204 miles
    Test number
    267683873095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,765 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,765 miles
    Test number
    936106302059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,758 miles (+2,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,758 miles
    Test number
    512707950347
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass38,077 miles (+3,108)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,077 miles
    Test number
    340662459337
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  20. Pass34,969 miles (+4,547)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    34,969 miles
    Test number
    383544858367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,422 miles
    Test number
    692153387299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 PBS

Does R16 PBS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 PBS expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 PBS?
The MOT on R16 PBS expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 PBS done?
R16 PBS was recorded at 113,779 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 4,657 miles a year.
Has R16 PBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 PBS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on R16 PBS 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 PBS find?
R16 PBS passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch; offside rear outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch.

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