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MT08 FWX

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,486 mi
Last recorded79,486 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 FWX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 79,486 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 74,004 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 72,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 72,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 70,356 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 70,353 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 65,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 63,340 miles

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 22 Dec 2020 61,680 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant leak

Plastic undertrays fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both slight

Pass 17 Dec 2019 60,063 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 57,119 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 52,088 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016

some pitting of off side front brake disc on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2015 39,542 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 35,021 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,070 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight perrishing- offside front tyre treads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,084 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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MT08 FWX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 MT08 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

MT08 FWX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is MT08 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 FWX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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