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R3 JCW

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,736 mi
Last recorded68,736 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 JCW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 68,736 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 19 Mar 2025 67,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2024 64,661 miles

Offside Front fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 25 Mar 2024 64,661 miles

Offside Front fuel cap seal perishing

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 62,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 59,834 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 55,684 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 52,827 miles

Front bonnet switch broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front fuel cap seal perished

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 49,186 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 46,863 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,917 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 40,581 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (3.5.1g)

Items removed from interior mirror

Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,480 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS NEAR TO WEAR SENSORS.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Feb 2014 34,409 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 34,409 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,227 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,526 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,056 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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R3 JCW is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R3 JCW, 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 R3 JCW registered?

R3 JCW is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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