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B6 HLN

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,087 mi
Last recorded112,087 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 HLN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 112,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 106,461 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 103,011 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 97,985 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 92,237 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,394 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, 235/35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 265/35 19, ~2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 83,484 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 83,484 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 78,436 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 72,398 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 67,218 miles

full engine cover fitted

full undertray fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 60,230 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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 60,230 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 51,656 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

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

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 51,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

n/s/f tyre perished in tread.

o/s/f tyre perished in tread.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 46,113 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,941 miles

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)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 34,003 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,003 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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B6 HLN is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,387cc 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 B6 HLN, 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 B6 HLN registered?

B6 HLN is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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