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P55 FWB

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,300 mi
Last recorded147,300 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 FWB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 147,300 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 90,724 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 90,553 miles

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

Front both fog lights not working

Nearside Front play detected at wheel, advise futher investigation

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack at top (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 90,552 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front both fog lights not working

Nearside Front play detected at wheel, advise futher investigation

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear knocking from suspension

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack at top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 88,057 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 5 Jan 2023 88,057 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment 10-11 clicks before application felt (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/40r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 22 Nov 2021 86,030 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

fuel cap seal has slight cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,855 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 79,926 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 76,736 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fuel cap seal has slight cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,893 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

fuel cap seal has slight cracking

n/s steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2016 69,127 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 69,127 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 55,450 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 42,849 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 32,011 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 19,869 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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P55 FWB is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P55 FWB, 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 P55 FWB registered?

P55 FWB is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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