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R55 OSP

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,464 mi
Last recorded53,464 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 OSP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 53,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn both edges & (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 24 May 2025 45,807 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 43,659 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 43,330 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 42,263 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 40,938 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2021 39,035 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 37,424 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 36,605 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 36,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 35,576 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,800 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,588 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,576 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,523 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,000 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 19,217 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 19,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise o/s/f tyre worn /wearing on the edges

strong advise n/s/r tyre on the tread wear markers worn on the edges and has many small cuts not exposing cords

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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R55 OSP is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc 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 R55 OSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R55 OSP registered?

R55 OSP is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 August 2008.

Is R55 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 OSP 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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