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GX08 SFJ

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,403 mi
Last recorded57,403 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 SFJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 57,403 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 56,725 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 54,100 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 50,747 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 50,657 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 46,433 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,903 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 39,321 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears in center at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces, starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 39,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears in center at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces, starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 36,976 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 36,974 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,138 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,372 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 17,280 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 12,569 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,508 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 9,640 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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GX08 SFJ is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GX08 SFJ, 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 GX08 SFJ registered?

GX08 SFJ is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is GX08 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX08 SFJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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