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FP08 WZM

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,264 mi
Last recorded92,264 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 WZM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 92,264 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 92,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 89,942 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 87,102 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre low air pressure

park brake needs adjustment

Fail 25 Jan 2024 87,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

o/s/r tyre low air pressure

park brake needs adjustment

Pass 20 Jan 2023 83,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 83,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 75,748 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2022 75,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very close to ply exposure also tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 68,152 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 68,152 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 55,509 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 46,900 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 46,854 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 42,355 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

full undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 37,571 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 35,035 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 31,919 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 31,919 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 27,867 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 23,546 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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FP08 WZM is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP08 WZM, 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 FP08 WZM registered?

FP08 WZM is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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