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C8 PRF

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,346 mi
Last recorded43,346 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 PRF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 43,346 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 43,267 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 39,570 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight play

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 38,210 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 32,255 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,136 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 21,241 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,435 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 20,435 miles

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

Front tyres worn close on outer edges

Nearside Front 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 front tyre starting to crack

Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,330 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 16,111 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,517 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,921 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 9,956 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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C8 PRF is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 53,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C8 PRF, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C8 PRF registered?

C8 PRF is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is C8 PRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 PRF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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