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FH08 WUG

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,232 mi
Last recorded70,232 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 70,232 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 65,136 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 62,029 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 58,028 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 55,394 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 51,729 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 45,497 miles

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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))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 40,316 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 40,313 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre under 3mm also worn inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre under 3mm also worn inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 39,762 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 39,201 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs have very slight corrosion .

Both n/s/r & o/s/r hand brake cable outer casings snapped , exposing inner cable .

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened & lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing bald

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened & lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mount bush starting to de-bond (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland Slight play in o/s/f strut (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 38,179 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 35,992 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 35,992 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 34,131 miles

inside face of front discs surface corrosion

slight play in o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 5 Jul 2013 28,575 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 28,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 26,815 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 24,768 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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FH08 WUG is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,387cc 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 FH08 WUG, 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 FH08 WUG registered?

FH08 WUG is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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