CarVerify

Free Car Check

FH08 WTW

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3387cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,417 mi
Last recorded74,417 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 WTW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 74,417 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 70,271 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 69,244 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 69,242 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 60,583 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 51,779 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,110 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 36,863 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 36,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre slight perish cracks in tread

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

rear discs slightly pitted on inner surfaces

rear exhaust brackets slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2017 36,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre slight perish cracks in tread

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

rear discs slightly pitted on inner surfaces

rear exhaust brackets slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2016 33,203 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 30,006 miles

advise surface corrosion on front discs inner faces advise replacement

advise surface cracks in osf tyre advise replacement

Pass 4 Aug 2013 23,790 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 15,796 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 13,295 miles

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

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
Full Porsche Boxster reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FH08 WTW is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black 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 FH08 WTW, 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

How do I check the history of FH08 WTW?

You can check the full history of FH08 WTW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FH08 WTW registered?

FH08 WTW is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is FH08 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 WTW 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.

Does FH08 WTW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FH08 WTW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.