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R22 ESE

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,548 mi
Last recorded101,548 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 ESE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 101,548 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 104,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 100,991 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 99,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 97,151 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 97,151 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 94,882 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 92,264 miles

All tyres perishing.

Pass 28 May 2020 90,417 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 87,557 miles

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

head lamp aim a bit low , just passable

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

v/ slight movement at n/s front wheel

Pass 24 May 2018 73,103 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 58,575 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 54,117 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 48,733 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 44,782 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,344 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 39,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,848 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2011 26,217 miles

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

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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R22 ESE is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R22 ESE, 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 R22 ESE registered?

R22 ESE is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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