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PX08 SVT

2008 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

18,492 mi
Last recorded18,492 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 SVT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 18,492 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 17,679 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 16,802 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 16,801 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 15,497 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 13,685 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 12,787 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 11,889 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 11,889 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 9,963 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all nuts corroded on system.

Pass 20 May 2013 8,478 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 7,083 miles

not all brake lines checked

Fail 17 May 2012 7,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

not all brake lines checked

Pass 20 May 2011 5,501 miles

battery ventilation not fitted

Fail 20 May 2011 5,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery ventilation not fitted

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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PX08 SVT is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in White with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PX08 SVT, 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 PX08 SVT registered?

PX08 SVT is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is PX08 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX08 SVT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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