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B4 UBU

2008 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

26,400 mi
Last recorded26,400 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 UBU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 26,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 26,397 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 26,073 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 May 2025 26,072 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 25,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 25,561 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 25,116 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 24,900 miles

nsf metal brake pipe corroded slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2019 24,590 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 23,050 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 23,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 21,473 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 20,240 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 20,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,493 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 8 Apr 2014 16,271 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 13,731 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 11,108 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 8,938 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 UBU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UBU, 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 UBU registered?

B4 UBU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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