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S88 GJB

2003 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,317 mi
Last recorded145,317 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 GJB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 145,317 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 143,353 miles

undertrays has slight mist

Pass 27 Sep 2023 137,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 26 Sep 2022 132,384 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 129,245 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 122,972 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 122,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 121,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 121,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 119,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cracking in all tyres no cords showing

Pass 6 Oct 2016 117,174 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 114,494 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 111,386 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 108,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 108,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 103,491 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2012 103,461 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 96,486 miles

floor covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2011 96,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

floor covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 90,685 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2010 90,685 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2010 88,092 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 86,966 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2008 82,846 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 77,554 miles

reg plate // tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,794 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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S88 GJB is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in White with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 58,432 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 S88 GJB, 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 23 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S88 GJB registered?

S88 GJB is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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