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S88 YLB

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,730 mi
Last recorded84,730 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 YLB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 84,730 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 84,527 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 83,895 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 82,803 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 81,797 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 80,683 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 80,683 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 78,725 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 77,331 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 75,936 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 74,079 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 69,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,186 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 63,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 63,782 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 55,776 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,776 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 33,239 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 23,626 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 9,407 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 8,475 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 7,154 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 YLB is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S88 YLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S88 YLB registered?

S88 YLB is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is S88 YLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 YLB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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