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4 GWK

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

44,705 mi
Last recorded44,705 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 GWK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 44,705 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 43,084 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 41,558 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 40,424 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 39,296 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 38,776 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 37,759 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 36,700 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 May 2017 34,072 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking between thread

o/s/r tyre cracking between thread

Fail 26 May 2017 34,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracking between thread

o/s/r tyre cracking between thread

Pass 2 Jun 2016 31,404 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 27,431 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 19,576 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 14,649 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 10,895 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 6,776 miles

wipers starting to smear

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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4 GWK is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 4 GWK, 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.

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What year was 4 GWK registered?

4 GWK is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is 4 GWK safe to buy?

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