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DM08 SAR

2008 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,104 mi
Last recorded32,104 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM08 SAR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 32,104 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2025 30,636 miles

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

offside front and both rear tyres starting to perish/split in tread area

Pass 5 Mar 2024 29,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 28,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 28,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 28,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 26,703 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 25,737 miles

Nearside Front bump stop damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2019 23,809 miles

surface rust on all inner faces of brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2018 20,933 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 20,180 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 20,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,386 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 17,845 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 17,033 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,455 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,929 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,051 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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DM08 SAR is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 DM08 SAR, 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 DM08 SAR registered?

DM08 SAR is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is DM08 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM08 SAR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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