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B7 WSB

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,478 mi
Last recorded78,478 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 WSB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 78,478 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 78,461 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 77,759 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 77,023 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 76,013 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 74,407 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 71,425 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 71,425 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 65,468 miles

Covers fitted preventing a full inspection .

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Aug 2018 65,468 miles

Covers fitted preventing a full inspection .

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 63,576 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 59,142 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,560 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 53,550 miles

Stop lamp not working both outer (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both raer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,226 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,447 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 37,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,873 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,425 miles

front discs corroded on inside face

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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B7 WSB is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B7 WSB, 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 B7 WSB registered?

B7 WSB is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is B7 WSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 WSB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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