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E18 ETA

2008 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,384 mi
Last recorded69,384 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 ETA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 69,384 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 69,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 67,716 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 65,641 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 64,649 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 63,752 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 61,860 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 61,458 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,427 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,171 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,352 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 50,845 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 48,421 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 44,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,934 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,605 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,008 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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E18 ETA is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E18 ETA, 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

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What year was E18 ETA registered?

E18 ETA is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is E18 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E18 ETA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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