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PH56 BOX

2008 Porsche Boxster

Green Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,229 mi
Last recorded50,229 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH56 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 50,229 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2025 49,969 miles

Drivers wind screen visor loose

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2024 49,622 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2023 49,117 miles

Offside rear tyre tread perished

Pass 14 Jul 2022 48,304 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2022 48,304 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 48,240 miles

Under body covers fitted front to rear

Pass 30 Jun 2020 48,080 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 48,063 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front to rear underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2018 47,632 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2018 47,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 46,710 miles

Under trays and covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 44,701 miles

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges and starting to crack

both rear tyre treads uneven wear and just above legal limit

underside of vehicle covered

Pass 14 Jan 2015 41,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,125 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 26,887 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 20,858 miles

front tyres worn on egdes

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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PH56 BOX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Green with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PH56 BOX, 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 PH56 BOX registered?

PH56 BOX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is PH56 BOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PH56 BOX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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