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FA57 ARM

2008 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,981 mi
Last recorded47,981 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 ARM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 47,981 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 46,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 45,908 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 42,689 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 41,125 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 38,020 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 33,277 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 32,535 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 32,347 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 32,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 30,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 28,757 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 27,491 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 26,792 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 26,792 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 24,231 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 22,911 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 22,911 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 20,496 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 17,881 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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FA57 ARM is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FA57 ARM, 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 FA57 ARM registered?

FA57 ARM is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is FA57 ARM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 ARM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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