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OO08 SMS

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,992 mi
Last recorded90,992 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO08 SMS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 90,992 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 90,111 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 89,738 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 87,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing wear at edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing wear at edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 84,133 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 80,473 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 79,873 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 76,419 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 76,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 75,928 miles

both rear tyres worn low

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2017 72,144 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 66,654 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 60,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,143 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,142 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,487 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres showing signs of cracking inbetween treads

crack in lower part of screen

Fail 30 Jul 2013 40,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres showing signs of cracking inbetween treads

crack in lower part of screen

Pass 30 Jul 2012 27,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 26,031 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,617 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OO08 SMS is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OO08 SMS, 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 OO08 SMS registered?

OO08 SMS is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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