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G3 GRU

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,537 mi
Last recorded118,537 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 GRU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 118,537 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 116,897 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 115,167 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 114,746 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 113,064 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 113,028 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 109,629 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 104,298 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 97,272 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,426 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,801 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 78,753 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 14 May 2013 74,385 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 72,109 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,889 miles

offside front tyre slightly misshaped on tread.

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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G3 GRU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 G3 GRU, 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 G3 GRU registered?

G3 GRU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is G3 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 GRU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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