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GJ58 FBD

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,504 mi
Last recorded62,504 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 FBD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 62,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

handbrake will require attention soon

Pass 9 Feb 2024 60,679 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 59,127 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 56,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 54,478 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 54,263 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 53,314 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 53,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 52,421 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 51,416 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,623 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,445 miles

offside front additional side light inoperative

Fail 1 Aug 2015 48,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front additional side light inoperative

Pass 31 Jul 2014 43,866 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 39,491 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,917 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front head light aim at limit see no ajuster

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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GJ58 FBD is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GJ58 FBD, 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 GJ58 FBD registered?

GJ58 FBD is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ58 FBD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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