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NJ58 VRM

2008 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,798 mi
Last recorded63,798 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 VRM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 63,798 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 63,734 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 63,490 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 63,243 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 63,018 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Mar 2020 62,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 62,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

coolant leak at front

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,508 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,730 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 60,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 55,513 miles

Front discs are pitted and corroded on insides

Rear both bottom arm inner bushes split

Rear discs are pitted and corroded on the insides

Pass 6 Jan 2016 55,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 49,553 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml indicates a fault

exhaust fixings corroded

wipers smear but still clear the screen

Fail 25 Feb 2015 49,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml indicates a fault

exhaust fixings corroded

wipers smear but still clear the screen

Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,304 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

EML indicating fault

slight play in nearside front shock absorber piston

Pass 27 Apr 2013 33,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2012 29,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 29,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 21,195 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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NJ58 VRM is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NJ58 VRM, 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 NJ58 VRM registered?

NJ58 VRM is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 November 2008.

Is NJ58 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ58 VRM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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