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EA08 UHX

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,688 mi
Last recorded62,688 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 UHX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 62,688 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 62,688 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2024 59,844 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 3 Oct 2023 57,759 miles

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 20 Oct 2022 56,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 56,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 54,212 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 51,638 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 48,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 48,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 42,907 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 37,307 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 35,418 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 31,746 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 28,455 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 24,983 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 24,536 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 18,879 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 12,800 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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EA08 UHX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EA08 UHX, 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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What year was EA08 UHX registered?

EA08 UHX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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