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GF08 RFX

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,634 mi
Last recorded83,634 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 RFX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 83,634 miles

Front Coolant leak nsf and osf inner wheel arches ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 83,608 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak nsf and osf inner wheel arches ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 82,295 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Nearside Front lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2022 80,421 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 79,241 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 79,236 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,359 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 74,265 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak offside front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nut and bolt missing from flange/joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 69,498 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 63,782 miles

Front tyres have cracking and perishing 7 years old 2010

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)

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,743 miles

Front tires cracking between tread

Rear tires starting to get low

Pass 30 Apr 2015 50,738 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and perished on tread

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,364 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,937 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 21,744 miles

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)

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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GF08 RFX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GF08 RFX, 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 GF08 RFX registered?

GF08 RFX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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