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C5 JSR

2008 Porsche Boxster

Brown Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,676 mi
Last recorded101,676 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 JSR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 101,676 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 100,780 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 99,604 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 99,604 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 98,497 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 97,673 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 96,808 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 95,616 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 94,952 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 93,606 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 89,098 miles

Nearside Front seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,942 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 82,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre deeply perished

Pass 4 Mar 2014 76,916 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,269 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre outer sidewall has a cut but not in excess of deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,861 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 55,861 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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C5 JSR is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Brown with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C5 JSR, 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 C5 JSR registered?

C5 JSR is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is C5 JSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 JSR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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