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MT08 EPO

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,015 mi
Last recorded78,015 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 EPO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 78,015 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 78,010 miles

Front FRONT BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST MEETS LIMIT DUE TO CORRODED DISC

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 77,876 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 77,684 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

Pass 30 Sep 2021 77,231 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 76,647 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 75,314 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 71,871 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 68,017 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 62,341 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 57,190 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,243 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 44,719 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 35,367 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 26,237 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 26,933 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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MT08 EPO is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MT08 EPO, 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 MT08 EPO registered?

MT08 EPO is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is MT08 EPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 EPO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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