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MAG 87V

2008 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests36 (34 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

72,614 mi
Last recorded72,614 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAG 87V
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

34 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 72,614 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 63,655 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 72,141 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 71,577 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 62,858 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 71,111 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 62,372 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 69,873 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 62,102 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 69,221 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 61,650 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 68,712 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 60,911 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,913 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 59,134 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 67,565 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 66,004 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Undertrays fitted ,not allowing full inspection of underside

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 57,292 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 57,170 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 59,348 miles

advise stone chip on screen

Pass 29 Apr 2016 56,706 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,754 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 39,861 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,991 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,901 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,611 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 18,690 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 18,682 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,430 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,733 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,408 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,340 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,645 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 21,645 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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MAG 87V is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MAG 87V, 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 MAG 87V registered?

MAG 87V is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is MAG 87V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAG 87V shows 36 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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