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NC53 PER

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,018 mi
Last recorded139,018 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 PER
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 139,018 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 138,298 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 138,278 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 121,032 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 102,221 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2017 102,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,132 miles

Coolant leak at front.

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 55,211 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 42,116 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 34,187 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,916 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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NC53 PER is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NC53 PER, 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 NC53 PER registered?

NC53 PER is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is NC53 PER safe to buy?

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