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HS 8618

2005 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

56,756 mi
Last recorded56,756 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS 8618
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 56,756 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 56,756 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 54,873 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 52,801 miles

all four tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2022 50,608 miles

covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2021 48,705 miles

Covers Fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2021 48,690 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 47,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2020 47,644 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2019 46,295 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 43,472 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2017 40,584 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 40,584 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s rear brake pipe rusting

Pass 31 Oct 2016 38,083 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 31,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 31,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 29,029 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 29,026 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,375 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 23,279 miles

body covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,543 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 13,552 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 9,535 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 6,754 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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HS 8618 is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 53,703 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 HS 8618, 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 21 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 HS 8618 registered?

HS 8618 is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is HS 8618 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS 8618 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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