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PX08 XMW

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,451 mi
Last recorded84,451 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 XMW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 84,451 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 80,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2021 76,665 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroding next to nearside rear jacking point (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroding next to nearside rear jacking point (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 73,324 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding near n/s./r jacking point (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding near n/s/r jacking point (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 73,315 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding near n/s./r jacking point (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding near n/s/r jacking point (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 68,737 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 May 2018 63,908 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 63,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,513 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,681 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,844 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,644 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 37,881 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 37,881 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 31,281 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 25,792 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded on inside

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 XMW is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

PX08 XMW is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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