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OW08 ZPM

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,891 mi
Last recorded72,891 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 ZPM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 72,891 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 72,156 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 70,719 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 70,577 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 70,186 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 69,486 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 69,042 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 67,507 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,857 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 66,610 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 64,002 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

nail in offside rear tyre (leaking)

signs off coolant leak from front pipes

Pass 15 Nov 2013 55,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre sidewall/shoulder

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,211 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 46,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 26,942 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,894 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 23,894 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OW08 ZPM is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OW08 ZPM, 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 OW08 ZPM registered?

OW08 ZPM is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is OW08 ZPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW08 ZPM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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