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EO08 MEU

2008 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,667 mi
Last recorded117,667 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 MEU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 117,667 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 116,728 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 114,679 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 98,342 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 98,321 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 11 Jun 2018 97,545 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 97,245 miles

o/s rear inner pad wearing thin

slight movement in o/s lower ball joint

Pass 27 May 2016 96,985 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 88,406 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Pass 24 May 2014 72,326 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 54,047 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

both rear tyres tapering on the inner edge

Pass 19 May 2012 35,927 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 35,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 21,327 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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EO08 MEU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EO08 MEU, 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 EO08 MEU registered?

EO08 MEU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is EO08 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 MEU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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