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CH07 BUB

2008 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,954 mi
Last recorded83,954 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH07 BUB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 83,954 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Sep 2024 82,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under floor trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2023 77,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 75,324 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 75,324 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 66,156 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 66,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 57,763 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 52,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 45,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 39,773 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,072 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 34,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 25,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 17,695 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 16,350 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 12,795 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 8,694 miles

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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CH07 BUB is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in White with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CH07 BUB, 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.

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CH07 BUB is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 February 2008.

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