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FJ08 HGL

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,415 mi
Last recorded69,415 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 HGL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 69,415 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 67,833 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 66,145 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 64,939 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 63,542 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 61,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 57,588 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 54,999 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 52,375 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2016 49,153 miles

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 13 Apr 2015 45,221 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 41,782 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 35,346 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 27,816 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 19,936 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FJ08 HGL is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ08 HGL, 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 FJ08 HGL registered?

FJ08 HGL is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FJ08 HGL safe to buy?

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