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P88 XER

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,827 mi
Last recorded91,827 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 XER
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 91,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 88,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 88,131 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 85,134 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 80,879 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 77,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 77,001 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 76,985 miles

Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coolant leak ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 75,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 75,374 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 73,034 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 65,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 65,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 59,013 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,389 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 53,389 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 May 2015 45,345 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 45,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 37,603 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,275 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,907 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 24,906 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 21,222 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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P88 XER is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P88 XER, 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 P88 XER registered?

P88 XER is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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