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EJ08 JKU

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,011 mi
Last recorded97,011 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 JKU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 97,011 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 96,295 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 95,206 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 93,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive small leak between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 92,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner surface (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 89,812 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 88,285 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge 235/40/zr18

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/40/zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 86,722 miles

both rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 1 Jun 2017 85,588 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 85,588 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 85,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,504 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 82,675 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2014 67,057 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,038 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 55,146 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 45,339 miles

RHF Tie rod has slight play

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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EJ08 JKU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EJ08 JKU, 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 EJ08 JKU registered?

EJ08 JKU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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