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PG08 XFB

2008 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,254 mi
Last recorded56,254 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 XFB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 56,254 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 26 Jun 2025 56,102 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread

Fail 26 Jun 2025 56,102 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 23 Aug 2024 55,598 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2023 54,879 miles

Both headlights frosted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2022 53,612 miles

Nearside no.plate light missing

Pass 7 Jul 2021 51,757 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 50,898 miles

Plastic undershield fitted unable to inspect

Pass 21 Jun 2019 49,103 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 46,474 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,622 miles

All four brake discs lipped and worn

Front brake pads 3/4 worn

Plastic trim covering under bonnet checks

Plastic undershields fitted to underside of vehicle unable to inspect

Fail 29 Jun 2017 44,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

All four brake discs lipped and worn

Front brake pads 3/4 worn

Nearside front tyre cracking and worn on both edges

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Plastic trim covering under bonnet checks

Plastic undershields fitted to underside of vehicle unable to inspect

Pass 30 Jun 2016 40,627 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 35,427 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low in centre

undershield covers underside of vehicle unable to inspect

Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,683 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,933 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 26,679 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 22,239 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 18,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 18,054 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)

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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PG08 XFB is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PG08 XFB, 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 PG08 XFB registered?

PG08 XFB is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is PG08 XFB safe to buy?

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