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S8 FGG

2003 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,389 mi
Last recorded97,389 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 FGG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 97,389 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 95,024 miles

Both front disc inner faces in poor condition.

Pass 18 Feb 2021 91,914 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 90,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 89,258 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 87,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT ! (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 87,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT ! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 83,430 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 83,430 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 80,868 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,955 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,510 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 67,669 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 67,653 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,198 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 65,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 58,724 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 58,711 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 54,991 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 54,991 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 44,797 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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S8 FGG is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S8 FGG, 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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S8 FGG is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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