CarVerify

Free Car Check

MA08 RKE

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,653 mi
Last recorded96,653 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
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

RegistrationMA08 RKE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 96,653 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 94,260 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 94,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 92,617 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 92,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,793 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,815 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,312 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Tyre badly cracking on shoulder

Windscreen cracked, be hide center mirror and not in drivers view

Fail 28 Mar 2018 85,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML on

Nearside Front Tyre badly cracking on shoulder

Nearside Rear Perished

Windscreen cracked, be hide center mirror and not in drivers view

Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,617 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,566 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 78,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 70,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 59,733 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,922 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing outer edge

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,904 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

MA08 RKE is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MA08 RKE, 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 MA08 RKE?

You can check the full history of MA08 RKE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MA08 RKE registered?

MA08 RKE is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is MA08 RKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 RKE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MA08 RKE 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 MA08 RKE. 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.