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MJ55 CHN

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,669 mi
Last recorded34,669 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 CHN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 34,669 miles

Front Both front bumpstops/dustcovers deteriorated

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock casings badly corroded-both pistons corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 33,904 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jul 2024 33,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2023 33,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2022 31,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 4807 (265/35/19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in front wheels

Pass 4 Aug 2021 30,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 30,267 miles

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

play in both tie rods

Pass 6 Jul 2019 29,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 28,163 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 25,983 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 25,031 miles

n/s/f brake disc corroded inner face

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 1 Jul 2016 25,031 miles

Stop lamp not working n/s (1.2.1b)

n/s/f brake disc corroded inner face

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 Jul 2015 22,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake disc corroded inner face

Pass 19 Jun 2013 16,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2012 14,323 miles

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 23 Jun 2011 10,758 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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MJ55 CHN is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc 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 MJ55 CHN, 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 MJ55 CHN registered?

MJ55 CHN is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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