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P4 SHG

2008 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

53,726 mi
Last recorded53,726 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 SHG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 53,726 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 52,474 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 51,474 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 50,692 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 49,614 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 46,933 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 42,667 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 38,020 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,804 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 34,033 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 34,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 29,152 miles

Both front tyres worn to 2MM in places, heavily worn and perishing on edges (235/40ZR18N0)

Both rear tyres heavily worn in centre of tread, 2MM throughout and will be illegal soon (265/40ZR18N1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 23,610 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 16,907 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 13,845 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 10,558 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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P4 SHG is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc 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 P4 SHG, 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 P4 SHG registered?

P4 SHG is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 March 2008.

Is P4 SHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 SHG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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