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R560 SPY

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,248 mi
Last recorded86,248 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 SPY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 86,248 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 85,878 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 85,340 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated.

Fail 31 May 2024 85,340 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated.

Pass 26 Apr 2023 83,466 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 83,209 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 79,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,715 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,265 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 70,662 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded on insides

Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,389 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 68,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,487 miles

all tyres perrished/cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,354 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,098 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,826 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,230 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,598 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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R560 SPY is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver 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 R560 SPY, 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 R560 SPY registered?

R560 SPY is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is R560 SPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R560 SPY 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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