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J55 SHS

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,324 mi
Last recorded89,324 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 SHS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 89,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 88,059 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 86,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 84,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 79,470 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 75,471 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 72,490 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 70,817 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2017 68,692 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 68,643 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,539 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,145 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 57,586 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 49,072 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 38,707 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 29,279 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 16,570 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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J55 SHS is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J55 SHS, 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 J55 SHS registered?

J55 SHS is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is J55 SHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 SHS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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