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GJ08 WBM

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,759 mi
Last recorded93,759 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 WBM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 93,759 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 93,288 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 93,101 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 93,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 90,707 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 86,693 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 83,844 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 83,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 76,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 plus cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner tread. 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 76,266 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 plus cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner tread. 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 63,575 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 60,417 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 54,923 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 50,682 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 46,035 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,484 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 44,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,375 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2011 43,496 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs are lipped

front wipers smear

rear discs are lipped

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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GJ08 WBM 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 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 GJ08 WBM, 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 GJ08 WBM registered?

GJ08 WBM is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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