CarVerify

Free Car Check

G3 DOC

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,184 mi
Last recorded75,184 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 DOC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 75,184 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2025 73,567 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 71,239 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 66,775 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 65,184 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 64,389 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 63,384 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 62,355 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,373 miles

all tyres perished in tread

Fail 10 Sep 2018 61,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all tyres perished in tread

Pass 24 Oct 2017 60,220 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 58,820 miles

advise nearside and offside front tyres slightly cracking in tread

Pass 2 Nov 2015 55,011 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 48,829 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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)

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

Petrol cap seal starting to crack

Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,046 miles

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

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

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)

Petrol cap seal starting to crack

Fail 24 Jan 2014 41,046 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Petrol cap seal starting to crack

Both front tyres cracking in tread pattern

Both front tyres out of date

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

N/S/R tail pipe clamp split

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 34,789 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner part of tread

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear tail pipe clamps starting to split

Pass 29 Jan 2013 34,789 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner part of tread

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

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

rear tail pipe clamps starting to split

Pass 7 Feb 2012 28,948 miles

near side wiper not very good

Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,672 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
Full Porsche Boxster reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G3 DOC is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black 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 G3 DOC, 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

How do I check the history of G3 DOC?

You can check the full history of G3 DOC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G3 DOC registered?

G3 DOC is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is G3 DOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 DOC 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.

Does G3 DOC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G3 DOC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.