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H17 TPW

2008 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,371 mi
Last recorded51,371 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 TPW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 51,371 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 50,015 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 47,112 miles

clutch pedal high

Fail 30 May 2024 47,112 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

clutch pedal high

Pass 31 May 2023 42,562 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 41,487 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 39,542 miles

Exhaust Slightly Deteriorated

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

Pass 7 May 2020 38,322 miles

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

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

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2019 36,940 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 34,707 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 32,887 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 32,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,074 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,088 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,095 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 16,857 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 14,339 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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H17 TPW is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H17 TPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H17 TPW registered?

H17 TPW is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is H17 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 TPW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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