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MC08 BOX

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

48,902 mi
Last recorded48,902 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 48,902 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 48,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 47,760 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 47,760 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 46,306 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 45,089 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 44,427 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 43,250 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 42,737 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 40,503 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,392 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 37,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 33,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 28,883 miles

Front Cracks in front number plate

Front Front tyres starting to perish on edges

Front and rear brake discs corroding and fronts grooved

Fail 5 Nov 2015 28,883 miles

Front Cracks in front number plate

Front Front tyres starting to perish on edges

Front and rear brake discs corroding and fronts grooved

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front washers poor and n/s/f washer not working. (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 25,742 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 23,868 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 22,210 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 21,698 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,206 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front 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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MC08 BOX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MC08 BOX, 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

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What year was MC08 BOX registered?

MC08 BOX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is MC08 BOX safe to buy?

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