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J9 GBR

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

140,208 mi
Last recorded140,208 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 GBR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 140,208 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component N/S & O/S steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 139,504 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 138,687 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 137,400 miles

Nearside handbrake effort noticeably weaker than Offside .

Pass 11 Oct 2021 165,820 miles

Nearside handbrake effort noticeably weaker than Offside .

Pass 12 Oct 2020 134,036 miles

Front Both tyres perishing on outer edges

Nearside Handbrake noticeably weaker than offside

Pass 7 May 2019 131,779 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in upper screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 130,263 miles

Front Tyres cracked and perished on outer edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 128,643 miles

front tyres low outer edge and cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2016 126,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 124,427 miles

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2015 124,427 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 122,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 115,208 miles

Left hand and right hand steering rack gaiters are damp

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in offside rear damper

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 93,947 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,782 miles

LHF Tie rod has slight play

LHR tyre has a small cut in tread down to cords

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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J9 GBR is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 J9 GBR, 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 J9 GBR registered?

J9 GBR is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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