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B8 NHC

2004 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,201 mi
Last recorded98,201 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 NHC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 98,201 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 97,585 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 96,887 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 95,655 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 92,557 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 90,917 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 90,535 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 89,499 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 88,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 80,242 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 75,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 75,062 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,723 miles

all four brake discs are slightly pitted on inner face of disc

Pass 1 Jul 2009 66,523 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 54,123 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 40,366 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 40,366 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 NHC is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B8 NHC?

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What year was B8 NHC registered?

B8 NHC is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is B8 NHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 NHC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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