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B8 HPP

2004 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,944 mi
Last recorded148,944 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 HPP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 148,944 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber bump stop in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2026 148,944 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front shock absorber bump stop in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2021 148,944 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 147,965 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 147,965 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 145,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 144,011 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 142,591 miles

Front tyres starting to perish and crack

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 142,591 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front tyres starting to perish and crack

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 138,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted under bonnet not able to carry out full inspection

Pass 22 May 2015 133,279 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 21 May 2015 133,279 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 126,124 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 126,124 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2013 117,433 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 117,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 110,710 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 110,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front tyres cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 107,331 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 99,998 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake service

Pass 17 Mar 2009 97,335 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 93,274 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 88,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 88,177 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 HPP is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 55,920 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 HPP, 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 22 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B8 HPP is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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