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MY08 BOX

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,652 mi
Last recorded59,652 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY08 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 59,652 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 53,596 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 53,377 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 51,640 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 49,755 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Feb 2021 49,755 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2020 47,007 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 46,274 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 44,453 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 44,453 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 43,113 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 40,283 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,135 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,217 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,313 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 23,945 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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MY08 BOX 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 MY08 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 MY08 BOX registered?

MY08 BOX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is MY08 BOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY08 BOX 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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