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R5 SXT

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,210 mi
Last recorded59,210 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 SXT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2025 59,210 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 59,076 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 58,259 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 57,780 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 49,454 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre sidewall cut

o/s and n/s rear tyres low 3mm

Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,681 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on outer

Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,525 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 15,740 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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R5 SXT is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R5 SXT, 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 R5 SXT registered?

R5 SXT is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is R5 SXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 SXT shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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