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BU56 SSS

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,533 mi
Last recorded123,533 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 SSS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 123,533 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Apr 2026 123,533 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 108,040 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 97,747 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 95,449 miles

Slight play in O/S inner steering rack joint.

Fail 15 Jul 2022 95,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in O/S inner steering rack joint.

Pass 14 Jul 2021 93,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rears at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust flange bolt heads corroded away

unable to fully check brake pipes front to rear due to under covers fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2021 93,785 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rears at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust flange bolt heads corroded away

unable to fully check brake pipes front to rear due to under covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2020 92,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in steering rack end.

Pass 16 Jul 2020 92,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in O/S steering rack track rod.

Pass 15 Jul 2019 88,885 miles

O/S and N/S rear brake pipes slightly corroded.[callipers]

Pass 5 Jul 2018 84,386 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully check brake pipes due to vehicle construction

Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,653 miles

both rear tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 10 Jul 2017 76,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2016 66,924 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 11 Jul 2015 58,373 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wheel valve stems slightly perished

Pass 16 Jul 2014 49,460 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 49,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,736 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 26,648 miles

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

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

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

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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BU56 SSS is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU56 SSS, 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 BU56 SSS registered?

BU56 SSS is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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