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MHZ 1576

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,495 mi
Last recorded87,495 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHZ 1576
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 87,495 miles

offside of steering rack slight play at inner joint

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm / nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

slight coolant leak

Pass 6 Apr 2023 75,114 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,835 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 66,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,103 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 66,103 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 61,983 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 61,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 53,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 46,892 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,414 miles

Cut in LHR tyre almost down to ply/cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in LHF and RHF dampers

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,302 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges(almost devoid of tread)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 18,737 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 18,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MHZ 1576 is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MHZ 1576, 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 MHZ 1576 registered?

MHZ 1576 is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is MHZ 1576 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHZ 1576 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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