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R15 SCF

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

25,007 mi
Last recorded25,007 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 SCF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 25,007 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 22,737 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 22,713 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 22,333 miles

Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old cracking on edge (5.2.3 (m))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 22,019 miles

all four tyres cracking outer edge of tread

Pass 4 Feb 2020 21,462 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 20,401 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 19,661 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 18,541 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,844 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 13,706 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 12,614 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 12,614 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 9,888 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 8,339 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 1,179 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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R15 SCF is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R15 SCF, 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 R15 SCF registered?

R15 SCF is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is R15 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 SCF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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