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B4 TRF

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,905 mi
Last recorded77,905 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 TRF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 77,905 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 77,901 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 77,327 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 75,818 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 75,814 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 73,830 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 72,706 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 72,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 69,702 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 69,383 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 63,735 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 56,851 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 51,181 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 49,524 miles

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

front windscreen chipped

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2015 48,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

very slight movement in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 16 May 2014 45,716 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,539 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front discs slightly lipped

osf wiper slightly smeary

Pass 6 Oct 2012 39,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,992 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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B4 TRF is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 B4 TRF, 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 B4 TRF registered?

B4 TRF is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is B4 TRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 TRF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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