2016 Porsche Boxster 2.7L Petrol · SW65 VKJ

A clean and uninterrupted MOT history defines this 2016 Porsche Boxster, with seven consecutive passes recorded from 2019 through the most recent test on 12 February 2026. Six of those tests returned no defects at all, and the sole advisory issued across the entire eight-year DVSA record was a rear tyre worn close to the legal limit at the 2020 inspection. There are no recorded failures, no advisories relating to suspension components, brake systems, exhaust integrity, corrosion, or structural items, and no repeat flags on any single component across consecutive tests. The trend is one of consistent roadworthiness at each annual examination, with no evidence of deteriorating mechanical condition over the testing period. Against an age of roughly ten years, the recorded mileage of 26,307 miles equates to an average annual accumulation of approximately 2,631 miles, which is notably low for a vehicle of this vintage. The MOT records show no multi-year gaps in testing and the mileage progression between tests appears broadly consistent year on year, indicating the vehicle has been in regular use rather than laid up for extended periods. From a mechanical standpoint, this usage profile means reduced wear on high-mileage-sensitive consumables such as brake discs and pads, clutch friction material, and drivetrain components. However, low annual mileage combined with a convertible body style introduces separate considerations, particularly around seals, hood fabric condition, and any undertray or subframe corrosion that may develop where the vehicle is used primarily for short or seasonal journeys rather than sustained motorway running. The only component-specific advisory on file concerns the rear tyres, which were flagged as worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge in early 2020. Because this was a single isolated observation and no similar advisory has appeared in any subsequent test, it does not indicate a chronic tracking or suspension geometry issue, though the edge-wear pattern is still worth probing. On a test drive, listen for any humming or drone from the rear tyres that changes with road speed, and visually inspect the rear tread shoulders for feathering or uneven shoulder wear relative to the centre. A further check of the front tyres against the rears will reveal whether a four-wheel alignment may be advisable. Beyond the documented advisory, the absence of any flagged items means there is no specific component to target from the MOT history alone, but the low-mileage convertible profile warrants close attention to items that annual MOT testing may not fully reveal. On the test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn control arm bushes or top mounts, and feel for any vagueness or rattle through the steering that could indicate worn drop links or tie rod ends. Check the brake pedal for excessive travel or judder under firm application, and inspect the inner and outer faces of all four brake discs for any significant lip or surface corrosion, given the low annual mileage. Examine the underbody, sills, rear arches, and suspension mounting points for any bubbling or corrosion, and verify the operation of the convertible hood mechanism through a full open and close cycle, confirming it latches securely without hesitation or warning messages on the dashboard.