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P8 XXR

2008 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,053 mi
Last recorded28,053 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 XXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 28,053 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 27,316 miles

Front wiper blades wear evident

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & DEEP CUT EVIDENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 26,998 miles

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 9 Feb 2023 26,771 miles

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust fixings for both rear silencers corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 26,406 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 26,130 miles

Nearside Rear Inner rear left brake disc has slight corrosion on inner face

Pass 4 Feb 2020 25,470 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 23,890 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 22,260 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 22,260 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front tyres perished

Coolant leak crossover pipes ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 20,776 miles

Front both front brake discs are heavily corroded on inner faces.

Nearside Front Inner Coolant leak coolant hoses leaking. ()

Nearside Front tyres cracking on outer edges of tread

Offside Front tyres cracking on outer edges of tread

Pass 25 Apr 2016 19,532 miles

Front Both inner faces of front brake discs corroded.

Front N/S front tyre starting to perish on outer edge

Front O/S front tyre starting to perish on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2015 18,186 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 16,458 miles

NSF brake disc corroded on inner surface.

OSF brake disc corroded on inner surface.

Pass 16 May 2013 14,846 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 13,278 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 11,584 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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P8 XXR is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P8 XXR, 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 P8 XXR registered?

P8 XXR is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is P8 XXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 XXR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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