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C26 ALP

2008 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,100 mi
Last recorded96,100 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 ALP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 96,100 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2025 94,745 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 93,178 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 91,626 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 90,772 miles

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

slight knotting on outer handbrake cables

Fail 1 Mar 2023 90,768 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 90,698 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive travel in hand brake lever (comes all the way to the end stops) (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drivers side front inner track rod excessive movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 87,744 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 82,685 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jan 2020 80,585 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 76,156 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 72,780 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 72,776 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 70,143 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,850 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 63,752 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 55,359 miles

Front number plate

Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,846 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 44,613 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,852 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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C26 ALP is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C26 ALP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C26 ALP?

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What year was C26 ALP registered?

C26 ALP is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is C26 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 ALP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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