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BSU 26

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,872 mi
Last recorded29,872 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSU 26
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 29,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 29,113 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to front brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 25 Aug 2023 28,807 miles

inner brake surfaces starting to corrode

Pass 30 Aug 2022 28,533 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 27,927 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 26,353 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 25,671 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 24,441 miles

corrosion to brake discs

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 24,441 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to brake discs

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,788 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 23,084 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake tester indicates slight brake judder

exhaust clamps corroded

front strut top mounts corroded

only one horn tone

Fail 29 Jun 2013 21,531 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres edges worn

nearside front steering rack joint starting to wear

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 29 Jun 2013 21,531 miles

both front tyres edges worn

nearside front steering rack joint starting to wear

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 30 May 2012 19,924 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 16,093 miles

1 x horn tone in-op

both front brake discs inner surfaces excess pitted

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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BSU 26 is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 43,747 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 BSU 26, 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 18 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BSU 26 registered?

BSU 26 is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is BSU 26 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSU 26 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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