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PBZ 118

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,743 mi
Last recorded58,743 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 118
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 58,743 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 56,823 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 54,385 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 52,468 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 50,096 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 48,043 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 48,043 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 45,638 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 43,427 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 35,993 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,553 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 28,893 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 25,196 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,917 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 22,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,236 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,318 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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PBZ 118 is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc 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 PBZ 118, 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 PBZ 118 registered?

PBZ 118 is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is PBZ 118 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBZ 118 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PBZ 118 have outstanding finance?

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