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FW08 HUG

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,291 mi
Last recorded50,291 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW08 HUG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 50,291 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust flange bolts corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2025 43,430 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 May 2024 36,255 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 34,478 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 31,141 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 31,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2021 26,481 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 23,213 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 19,773 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 15,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 15,280 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Oct 2016 14,242 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 12,928 miles

under trays fitted obscoring some underside conponents

Fail 16 Oct 2015 12,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted obscoring some underside conponents

Pass 8 Jul 2014 9,311 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 6,905 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 5,759 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 5,511 miles

Underside of car virtually totally concealed by composite protective tray

Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,070 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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FW08 HUG is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FW08 HUG, 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 FW08 HUG registered?

FW08 HUG is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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