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PX08 XMU

2008 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,248 mi
Last recorded75,248 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 XMU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 75,248 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 75,140 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 72,845 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 71,926 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 70,169 miles

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

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 27 Oct 2020 68,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Cracking on outer edge

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))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 68,057 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cracking on outer edge

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 19 Jul 2019 63,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jul 2018 57,910 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jul 2017 50,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,812 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 37,380 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coolant loss.

Offside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately corroded on inside (3.5.1n)

Rear all nuts corroded on exhaust system.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 30,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 30,551 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,491 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 21,470 miles

all brake discs corroded on inside.

all nuts corroded on exaust system.

not all brake pipes could be inspected.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,617 miles

all four discs light corrosion inner faces

Fail 26 Jul 2011 16,617 miles

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

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

all four discs light corrosion inner faces

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 XMU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XMU, 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 XMU registered?

PX08 XMU is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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