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KB03 JAX

2008 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,098 mi
Last recorded87,098 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 JAX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 87,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexi hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexi hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 84,605 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 83,166 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 82,933 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 78,646 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 78,646 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when side lights on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 72,831 miles

Underside covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2019 62,375 miles

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

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

Underside covers fitted

Uneven rear tyre wear

Pass 11 Jul 2018 54,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 48,235 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 48,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 42,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 35,994 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 29,257 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 27,227 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 23,918 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 14,575 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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KB03 JAX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,687cc 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 KB03 JAX, 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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KB03 JAX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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