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R50 BOX

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,957 mi
Last recorded18,957 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 18,957 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 17,087 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 17,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Jet removed and cleaned (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 16,204 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 14,930 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 14,624 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 14,564 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 14,519 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 14,356 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 14,170 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 13,349 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 13,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 12,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 11,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 11,524 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 11,083 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 10,720 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,467 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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R50 BOX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc 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 R50 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 R50 BOX registered?

R50 BOX is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is R50 BOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 BOX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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