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R16 BOX

2008 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,798 mi
Last recorded55,798 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 55,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe at calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 53,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 53,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 51,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter/bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both ()

fuel filler cap seal perishing

Fail 18 Mar 2024 51,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter/bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both ()

fuel filler cap seal perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2023 48,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both ()

Pass 9 Mar 2022 46,678 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 45,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 44,171 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both ()

Pass 16 Mar 2019 40,349 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 39,230 miles

235/40zr 18 91y continental

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2017 38,593 miles

235/40/zr18 91y continental

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2016 37,619 miles

235/40/zr18 continental

both front tyres perishing

Fail 23 Apr 2016 37,619 miles

235/40/zr18 continental

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Apr 2014 34,546 miles

NAIL IN OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE (REPAIRABLE)

SLIGHT FREE PLAY NOTICED AT NEAR SIDE INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

Pass 12 Feb 2013 32,925 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 30,300 miles

check brake system

Fail 7 Mar 2011 23,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,773 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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R16 BOX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R16 BOX, 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 R16 BOX registered?

R16 BOX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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