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CN08 ANX

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,407 mi
Last recorded87,407 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 ANX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 87,407 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 2 Apr 2025 85,122 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2024 84,349 miles

Exhaust system corroded + clamps / brackets / hangers

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x 2 ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front x 2 Shocks slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers under neath vehicle front to rear restricting full inspection

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 Tyres started wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 84,349 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded + clamps / brackets / hangers

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x 2 ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front x 2 Shocks slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers under neath vehicle front to rear restricting full inspection

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 Tyres started wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 83,056 miles

Covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Exhaust manifold + clamp/joint corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 82,088 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2021 79,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Plastic covers under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Fail 1 Mar 2021 79,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic covers under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2020 79,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coolant leak pipes ()

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2020 79,013 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn through layers (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through layers (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coolant leak pipes ()

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2019 70,186 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted cannot check brake pipes properly

Pass 12 Mar 2018 64,518 miles

cannot check steel brake pipes along underside body properly plastic under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 58,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,442 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 57,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,787 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,109 miles

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

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear tail pipe clamps starting to split

Wiper blades starting to smeer

Fail 7 Mar 2014 55,109 miles

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

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear tail pipe clamps starting to split

Wiper blades starting to smeer

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,607 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Tail pipe clamp starting to split

Fail 21 Feb 2012 40,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear discs worn

Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,304 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,928 miles

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)

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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CN08 ANX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CN08 ANX, 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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CN08 ANX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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