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P300 ORS

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,937 mi
Last recorded58,937 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP300 ORS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 58,937 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

rear under tray/brace plate bolts not fully secure

Pass 4 Jun 2024 57,700 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 57,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 53,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 51,757 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 48,610 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 46,672 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 46,672 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 44,186 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 41,525 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 37,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs corroding

both rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Jul 2016 33,306 miles

All 4 brake discs corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2016 33,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and on min 1.6mm limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All 4 brake discs corroding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise change out (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 27,356 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 6 Aug 2014 21,681 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 18,555 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 18,039 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 17,168 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,660 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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P300 ORS is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue 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 P300 ORS, 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 P300 ORS registered?

P300 ORS is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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The MOT history for P300 ORS 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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